Choice Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•City of Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Food Services Manager, the Choice Food Pantry Assistant ensures a welcoming, efficient and dignified grocery shopping experience for all Pantry visitors, while maintaining the high standards of food safety and organizational effectiveness. This is a 25 hour/week position (Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Must be proficient working in Windows, and MS Office suite of applications
Basic communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills needed
Experience working with vulnerable populations is essential.
The ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment is required
Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the opening/closing procedures of the Choice Food Pantry
Greet visitors warmly, maintaining a friendly environment
Assist walk in shoppers with the registration process
Guide client shoppers, explaining choice limits clearly
Bag client groceries, packing the items carefully
Train Choice Food Pantry volunteers to ensure proper conduct and that assignments are appropriately completed
Stock pantry shelves, moving inventory from storage. Organize food displays, rotating stock
Maintain the cleanliness of the Choice Food Pantry area, adhering to safety standards
Provide back-up for the Choice Food Pantry Coordinator/Intake Facilitator in their absence, lunches and breaks, conducting basic office tasks such as answering phones, providing information to callers and walk in visitors, and manual data collection for the Choice Food Pantry
Assist with seasonal events when needed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Summer Camp)
Other duties as assigned