Choice Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • City of Rochester, NY

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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 Pantry visitors while maintaining high standards of food safety and organizational effectiveness. This is a 25-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing procedures for the Choice Food Pantry.
• Greet visitors warmly and maintain a friendly environment.
• Assist walk-in shoppers with the registration process.
• Guide client shoppers and explain choice limits clearly.
• Bag client groceries, packing items 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 in the Choice Food Pantry area and adhere to safety standards.
• Provide back-up for the Choice Food Pantry Coordinator/Intake Facilitator during absences, lunches, and breaks, including answering phones, providing information to callers and walk-in visitors, and manually collecting data for the Choice Food Pantry.
• Assist with seasonal events when 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