Food Pantry Aid

Guardian Angel Settlement Association•Saint Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1859, Guardian Angel Settlement Association (GASA) empowers under-resourced individuals and families throughout the St. Louis community by providing programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and economic independence. Each year, GASA serves more than 4,000 community members through services including: Early Head Start & Head Start, Housing stability support, Senior services, Self-sufficiency workshops, Client-choice food pantry, Clothing closet, Community resource partnerships. The Food Pantry Aide is responsible for supporting the daily operations of GASA's Client-Choice Food Pantry. This position helps ensure pantry services are organized, efficient, and welcoming while maintaining inventory, coordinating food pickups and deliveries, assisting members, supervising volunteers, and entering service data into Salesforce. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, is organized, dependable, and committed to providing respectful, dignified service to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance
Ability to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver's License if required
Ability to drive agency vehicles
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food pantry operations
Experience working in warehouse or logistics
Experience in inventory management
Customer service experience
Experience in nonprofit or human services
Experience working with volunteers
Microsoft Office experience
Salesforce experience

Responsibilities

Oversee pantry operations during service hours
Maintain clean, organized, and safe pantry and warehouse areas
Stock, rotate, and organize inventory
Inspect food for quality and safety
Label and barcode food items
Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs
Coordinate food orders, deliveries, and pickups
Receive and organize food donations
Load and unload food, donations, and supplies
Complete scheduled food pickups on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Maintain agency vehicles used for pantry operations
Welcome and assist pantry members during shopping appointments
Help members select food that meets household needs
Conduct basic needs assessments and connect members with additional services
Assist with required paperwork
Deliver food to homebound members when assigned
Schedule future pantry appointments
Maintain confidentiality while treating every member with dignity and respect
Enter pantry services into Salesforce daily
Maintain accurate inventory records
Complete required documentation for food distribution and deliveries
Track pantry visits and member interactions
Orient volunteers before pantry service
Explain safety procedures and confidentiality expectations
Assign volunteer duties
Work alongside volunteers to ensure efficient pantry operations
Participate in staff meetings and required trainings
Assist with fundraising and community outreach
Support agency events including: Parking Lot Friday, Back-to-School events, Holiday distributions, Community resource fairs, Special events
Represent GASA professionally with members, volunteers, donors, and community partners
Perform other duties as assigned