Food Hub Associate

Job summary

The Food Hub Associate will assist customers, operate the cash register, and manage inventory including stocking shelves and checking produce for freshness. They will also support community workshops and maintain the cleanliness of the Food Hub facility.

Job details

Job title: Food Hub Associate Location: Millbrook Food Hub Employment Type: Part-time term position (to a maximum of 26 weeks) Number of Positions: To be determined Wage: $18.15 per hour Hours: Approximately 10 - 15 hours per week (including evenings and weekends; flexible scheduling available) We’re looking for friendly and dependable folks to join our Food Hub team! The Ulnooweg Education Centre (UEC) is seeking enthusiastic Indigenous applicants to join our team of Food Hub Associates. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while supporting youth-focused programming and advancing food security in the Millbrook community. This is a developmental opportunity for Millbrook community members to gain current work experience in a community centred environment. What You’ll Do Welcome and assist customers. Operate the cash register. Stock shelves and organize food. Receive and organize deliveries. Check food and produce for freshness. Help keep the Food Hub clean and welcoming. Assist with workshops and community activities. Help with other day-to-day Food Hub tasks. What We’re Looking For Someone who is: Friendly, reliable, and respectful. Comfortable working with people. Willing to learn and work as part of a team. Interested in food, retail, and community. Qualifications Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Basic numeracy skills required. Previous retail or food service experience is an asset but not required. May be required to lift up to 20 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and complete physical work involving bending, lifting, and reaching. Training & Skill Development This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in a community-based food retail environment and develop skills for future employment and leadership opportunities. Training will be provided. This entry level position is designed to help the successful candidate build practical retail, customer service, cash-handling, merchandising, and workplace skills through meaningful hands-on learning opportunities. Eligibility & Requirements This opportunity is open to Millbrook Band or status community member(s) only. Must be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment. Willingness to work various shifts including evenings and/or weekends. Closing Date & Application Details 📌 Closing date: October 12, 2026 📌 📌 Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis; early applications are strongly encouraged. About Ulnooweg Education Centre The Ulnooweg Education Centre is an Indigenous-led registered charity that supports Indigenous youth and communities through education rooted in culture, language, and connection to land. Guided by the Mi’kmaw principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), Ulnooweg brings together Indigenous Knowledge and other ways of learning through land-based education and STEAM programming. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with communities, Elders, and Knowledge Holders, ensuring our programs are respectful, relevant, and community-led. Through these relationships, we create meaningful opportunities for youth to build confidence, develop skills, and explore pathways for their future, while staying connected to who they are and where they come from. Learn more at: www.ulnoowegeducation.ca

What you’ll do

The Food Hub Associate will assist customers, operate the cash register, and manage inventory including stocking shelves and checking produce for freshness. They will also support community workshops and maintain the cleanliness of the Food Hub facility.

Requirements

Applicants must be Millbrook Band or status community members and possess basic numeracy skills. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs and standing for extended periods, as well as a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

• Training provided
• Skill development

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Merchandising
• Numeracy
• Retail
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Physical labor
• Cash Handling
• Stocking Merchandise
• Willingness To Learn
• Cash Register
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Food Security
• Leadership
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Agriculture
• Food Associate
• Stocking Clerk
• Stock Clerks
• Stockers and Order Fillers