Beach Pantry Student Assistant

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Assistant Director, the Beach Pantry Student Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of the ASI Beach Pantry, the ASI Beach Kitchen and/or mobile Pantry throughout the year with duties including, but not limited to maintaining inventory, assisting customers, and supervising volunteers. The Beach Pantry Student Assistant will assist in various duties as assigned, both technical and professional in a part-time capacity, to gain practical experience through pantry and kitchen programming.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units and make satisfactory progress in related degree program.
Experience on windows-based personal computers using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Food Handler Certification or ability to complete this certification contingent upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and/or specialized education is preferred for employment.
California Driver's License preferred as incumbent will drive university vehicles as needed including ASI carts, van and/or truck.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and oversees regular operations of the ASI Beach Pantry, including the ASI Beach Kitchen.
Greets and assists students who utilize the ASI Beach Pantry programs with excellent customer service. Assists students with item selection.
Provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere while maintaining confidentiality and respect of students utilizing the ASI Beach Pantry programs and services.
Provides for the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the ASI Beach Pantry/Kitchen.
Monitors and maintains inventory. Keeps food pantry shelves stocked during distribution hours.
Uses Beach Sync and Pantry Soft to track general usage of pantry and kitchen areas.
Works with ASI Beach Pantry volunteers in coordination with the Assistant Director, which includes training, planning, and providing for duties.
Assists with food drives and contacts vendors for donations. Assists with campus wide pick-ups in mobile beach pantry golf cart and distribute/collect distribution bins.
Cleans and organizes ASI Beach Pantry and/or Kitchen and office by taking out trash, compost, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning shelves.
Attend and table at special events throughout the year to outreach for ASI Beach Pantry programs including corporate wide programs as needed.
Assists the Assistant Director with presentations about the pantry/kitchen to the campus community as needed.
Refers students to additional campus resources as needed. Offers information about the campus and to guests.
Works on special projects as assigned.