Springside Community Association

Charity registered in Scotland SC029430


Current opportunities

The Stock Room Assistant role requires some heavy lifting and manual handling. As a Stock Room Assistant you will be responsible for receiving goods and ensuring that they are stored correctly and in accordance with the larder’s FIFO policy (first in first out). You will also be responsible for completing weekly stock checks and temperature checks. Another key role is to ensure that the store room and all its equipment are kept clean and tidy. Summary of Main Activities and Tasks: · Manual handling · Assist with receiving deliveries and stock · Assist with placing food orders · To assist with correctly and safely storing goods · To ensure that goods are in date and in good condition · To operate a first in first out (FIFO) stock system · To keep the store room and all equipment clean and tidy · To complete all food safety and procedural paper work

This role helps to ensure that the larder runs efficiently behind the scenes, supporting the network of stores to thrive. The role is largely office based clerical work, although there are opportunities to interact with the wider network and learn about all aspects of the organisation. Shifts This role requires a minimum of half a day each week (approximately 4 hours), although hours can be flexible. There will be deadlines to work to – especially when we have seasonal promotional campaigns. Summary of Main Activities and Tasks: · Maintaining our membership databases, including inputting new forms and visit details; · Inputting stock checks to help us stay on track of our supplies; · Making telephone calls to obtain and order supplies; · Compiling our quarterly newsletter; · Overseeing our Facebook pages, including taking and publicising photos of the food we have on offer.

As a Larder Assistant, you'll be involved with welcoming customers into the larder as well as assisting them with their shopping. You'll also be responsible for keeping the larder well stocked and well presented at all times. Summary of Main Activities and Tasks: · To meet and greet customers visiting the larder · To check payments · To assist customers with their shopping · To ensure the larder is kept well stock and well presented · To all food safety and procedural paperwork · Assist with basic cleaning duties · To help promote the larder