Food Market Assistant Manager

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Vincent de Paul of Georgia operates a large client choice food pantry that serves over 700 households per month to our neighbors in need. Under the direction of the Food Market Manager, the Food Market Assistant Manager will work in collaboration with volunteers and staff to oversee the day-to-day activities of the food pantry to include distributing food, inventory, stocking of the pantry, picking up donated food and essential non-food items, unloading deliveries, training and supervision of volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Six (6) months related customer service and/or retail/grocery experience or training
Experience with computers including MicroSoft Outlook and Excel
Ability to operate manual and electronic pallet jack and forklift
Strong verbal communication skills; ability to converse with diverse populations
Reliable, self-motivated and shows initiative
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based, non-profit organization

Nice To Haves

Experience in a non-profit environment a plus
Proficient in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Represents the food pantry in a courteous and professional manner with donors, volunteers, visitors, clients, and staff.
Answers questions and responds to inquiries while maintaining a high level of respect and dignity for neighbors/shoppers.
Maintains systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing and distribution of all food and related products.
Helps in maintaining records of in-kind donations, food received and food distributed.
Receives and unloads food deliveries and assists with stocking shelves.
Ensures adherence of food distribution requirements to all internal and external needs.
Trains volunteers on food pantry operational processes, including unloading deliveries, assembling food boxes, stocking shelves, and maintaining inventory.
Conducts housekeeping to assure that work areas meet standards for cleanliness and that areas are organized, clean, safe, and clutter free.
Works in a safe manner and complies with all safety rules and procedures.
Maintains clear professional and personal boundaries.
Deescalates and resolves neighbor (client/shopper) or volunteer issues and grievances.
Attend staff and training meetings as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned within the department.