Field & Fork Pantry Student Assistant

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry works to build a more food-secure campus by providing free access to nutritious food for members of the UF community. The Field & Fork Pantry Assistant supports pantry operations, food procurement and distribution, inventory management, customer service, food drives, food safety, and volunteer coordination. The assistant is expected to be responsible, organized, an excellent communicator, and able to work autonomously. The role requires working 20 hours per week, weekday daytime availability, and a commitment from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. The ideal start date is November 2026. Work is performed physically at the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry. The dress code is business casual with closed-toe shoes.

Requirements

UF student employees must have at least a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester.
Able to work 20 hours per week and have weekday daytime availability.
Able to work office hours physically at the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry.
Able to lift 40 pounds.
Valid driver's license.
Able to attend required training and Pantry staff meetings.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Submit a resume, cover letter, two references, and class, work, and/or volunteer schedules.
Answer the qualifying questions about being a current student in Gainesville, Florida, and availability to work 20 hours per week during Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.

Nice To Haves

Background or current graduate work in public health, health education and promotion, counseling and counselor education, business administration, or higher education/educational leadership.
Experience through employment, teaching, or volunteering in food service, retail, food insecurity, social services, public health, nutrition, or wellness.
Customer service experience.
Strong interest in food security, social services, food access, and/or food systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with public speaking and/or group facilitation.
Ability to work on a team and connect with others easily.
Ability to work autonomously.
Leadership skills and experience leading a team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work with new software and data.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Keep the pantry fully stocked and alert the Pantry Coordinator when food orders need to be placed.
Procure food, including driving the pantry van to obtain and distribute donations and orders.
Weigh, document, inspect for safety, sort, and store all donations appropriately.
Manage online ordering and deliveries.
Work at the checkout counter as needed.
Support the coordination of food drives.
Keep front-of-house and back-of-house food storage and workspaces clean and organized.
Dispose of boxes and inedible foods appropriately, including recycling and composting.
Follow pantry safety and security procedures, including training staff and volunteers in food safety protocols.
Assign shifts and tasks to volunteers as needed.
Attend required training and Pantry staff meetings.