Choice Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army • Rochester, NY

6d

About The Position

The Choice Food Pantry Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Food Services Manager to provide Pantry visitors with a welcoming, efficient, and dignified grocery-shopping experience while maintaining food-safety and organizational standards. This is a 25-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The role supports pantry operations, visitor registration and shopping, volunteer training, food stocking and display organization, cleanliness, and basic office tasks when providing coverage for the Choice Food Pantry Coordinator/Intake Facilitator. The assistant may also help with seasonal events. Duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency working in Windows and the MS Office suite of applications.
• Basic communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations is essential.
• Ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing procedures for the Choice Food Pantry.
• Greet visitors and maintain a friendly environment.
• Assist walk-in shoppers with registration.
• Guide client shoppers and explain choice limits.
• Bag client groceries carefully.
• Train Choice Food Pantry volunteers to ensure proper conduct and completion of assignments.
• Stock pantry shelves by moving inventory from storage.
• Organize food displays and rotate stock.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Choice Food Pantry area while adhering to safety standards.
• Provide backup for the Choice Food Pantry Coordinator/Intake Facilitator during absences, lunches, and breaks.
• Perform basic office tasks, including answering phones, providing information to callers and walk-in visitors, and manually collecting data for the Choice Food Pantry.
• Assist with seasonal events as needed, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Summer Camp.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED