Food Access Assistant (Part-Time)

Metro Caring•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious, culturally relevant food while building a movement to end hunger at its root. Our innovative programming spans Healthy Food Access, Nutrition Education, Community Connections, and Organizing. We know that hunger is not caused by a lack of food—but by poverty, unaffordable housing, systemic racism, and inequities baked into our food systems. That’s why we focus on bold, community-driven solutions that promote food justice and economic equity. We live and lead through seven core values that reflect our mission: Pursue Equity Champion the Mission Rise Together Find the Joy Own It Be Brave Think Outside the Box The Food Access Assistant is a part-time position that will help facilitate the operation of Metro Caring’s Fresh Foods Market and Warehouse. The Food Access Assistant has four major responsibilities: To ensure that the Fresh Foods Market is well stocked and flowing smoothly. To sort and store all incoming products for distribution. To guide, motivate, and support volunteers through their assigned tasks. To ensure the warehouse is stocked with all materials necessary for effective operation. While training and onboarding will be provided, we are interested in applicants who have some of the following skills, abilities, and experience: Strong interpersonal communication, particularly in diverse communities. Ability to implement inventory plans and operate autonomously in a warehouse. Ability to motivate and direct others, working in a team environment. Warehouse maintenance and/or grocery store experience. Bilingual strongly preferred (in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Burmese, or West African languages).

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, throughout the shift.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
1-2 years of experience in warehouse, food retail, or food service operations.
Flexibility to work evenings on a regular basis; weekends when required.
Comfortable with manual labor; able to multitask in busy environment.
Ability to motivate and direct others, working in a team environment.
Experience overseeing volunteers and setting directions.
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, particularly with diverse communities.
Innovative, solutions oriented, and continuous improvement mindset.
Open to feedback and coaching, with an openness for learning and implementing change.
Applicants must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual speaker (in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Burmese, or West African languages), preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the daily workflow in the market and warehouse.
Prioritize safety in all areas of the loading dock, warehouse, and market.
Support waste, composting, and recycling programs to ensure that environmental and food safety standards are met.
Implement Warehouse opening and closing procedures.
Ensure new product entering the warehouse is sorted and stored appropriately.
Serve as primary shift lead for volunteers in the warehouse.
Provide supervision, clear direction, and coaching for volunteers.
Support a fun and positive experience for volunteers in Food Access.
Be available to volunteers throughout the shift to answer any questions and concerns they may have.
Work with the Volunteer Team and Food Access Manager to help resolve conflict between volunteers.
Communicate clearly with diverse groups of people throughout our community including volunteers, donors, and participants.
Attend weekly Food Access team meetings and monthly all-staff meetings/retreats.
Attend volunteer gatherings.
Articulate and model Metro Caring’s values amongst staff, volunteers and others in the Metro Caring community.