Food Pantry Assistant

Associated Students Inc., CSUF•Fullerton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Pantry serves students that are food insecure by providing free food. Under the general supervision and direction of the Food Pantry Coordinator, the Food Pantry Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of the ASI Food Pantry throughout the year with duties including but not limited to maintaining inventory and assisting customers.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled California State University Fullerton student in good academic standing
Must complete: Bloodborne Pathogens, Campus Health and Safety Requirements, CSU’S Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program, Data Security and FERPA, Gender Equity and Title IX, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Using the department’s vehicle, drive for food pickup, ordering, or delivery as needed
Using the department credit card, purchase food for the Food Pantry as needed
Provide general front desk duties that include answering the phone, handling walk-in inquiries, and taking messages
Assist in receiving of product, as well as loading and unloading
Assist in proper product placement, rotation, positioning, storage, and handling
Maintain inventory of food and disbursement of food
Adhere to food handling safety guidelines as well as physical ergonomics safety standard guidelines
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly space maintenance of Food Pantry, storage room, and any supplies.
Maintain a clean and orderly space
Attend and participate in programming meetings
Maintain, update, and organize the Food Pantry email account and respond to and/or forward messages appropriately
Ensure customer service is conducted in a courteous and professional manner to students and all other employees
Assist with event set-up, event execution, and event break-down
Maintain list of on-campus resources that promote food security
Assist in ordering specific products based on the needs of the Food Pantry
Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures; attend safety meetings as scheduled
Perform other duties as assigned
Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments
Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies.
Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence.
Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party or supervisor immediately