Field & Fork Pantry Student Assistant

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry is dedicated to building a more food-secure campus for the UF community by providing free access to nutritious food. The Student Assistant supports the Pantry’s daily operations and helps meet campus members’ basic food needs. Candidates with a background or current graduate work in public health, health education and promotion, counseling and counselor education, business administration, or higher education/educational leadership will be strongly considered. The role requires a commitment from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027, working 20 hours per week with weekday daytime availability. The ideal start date is November 2026. The employee is expected to be responsible, organized, communicative, and able to work autonomously. The dress code is business casual with closed-toe shoes. Expected pay is $17 per hour.

Requirements

Be eligible for UF student employment by maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA and enrolling in at least six credit hours each semester.
Be able to work physically at the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry during office hours.
Be able to lift 40 pounds.
Have a valid driver's license.
Be able to attend required training and Pantry staff meetings.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Be available to work 20 hours per week, including weekday daytime hours.
Commit to working from Fall 2026 through Summer 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.
Employment, teaching, or volunteer experience 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, or food systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with public speaking or group facilitation.
Ability to work on a team and connect easily with others.
Ability to work autonomously.
Excellent 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 secure and distribute donations and orders.
Weigh, document, inspect for safety, sort, and appropriately store all donations.
Manage online ordering and deliveries.
Work at the check-out 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 through recycling or composting.
Follow Pantry safety and security procedures, including training staff and volunteers in food safety protocols.
Assign shifts and tasks to volunteers as needed.