Food Pantry Assistant
About The Position
The Pantry Assistant supports the daily operations of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Essential Functions: Shops with and for guests. Registers pantry guests who meet eligibility requirements. Sorts and stocks food items in the pantry, coolers, freezers, and warehouse. Inspects food items to ensure quality and freshness. Keeps pantry, warehouse, and reception area clean and neat. Serves as an on-site contact for volunteers onsite to help them stay on task, feel supported, and follow pantry guidelines. Assists with the removal of trash and recycling. Addresses and/or directs volunteer and client concerns to the appropriate team member. Provides guests additional community resources. Assists with program related correspondence. Additional Responsibilities: May be responsible for one or more of the following: Prepares delivery orders for homebound guests Assembles community resources to share with pantry guests Demonstrates teamwork and support of the JFS mission and values Performs other duties as required or assigned Complies with all company policies and standards
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- One years of experience in program management.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to prioritize daily work assignments
- Ability to communicate information calmly in a high-stress situation
- Ability to work effectively with program volunteers
- Ability to use office equipment, computers and common software programs.
Responsibilities
- Shops with and for guests.
- Registers pantry guests who meet eligibility requirements.
- Sorts and stocks food items in the pantry, coolers, freezers, and warehouse.
- Inspects food items to ensure quality and freshness.
- Keeps pantry, warehouse, and reception area clean and neat.
- Serves as an on-site contact for volunteers onsite to help them stay on task, feel supported, and follow pantry guidelines.
- Assists with the removal of trash and recycling.
- Addresses and/or directs volunteer and client concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Provides guests additional community resources.
- Assists with program related correspondence.
- Prepares delivery orders for homebound guests
- Assembles community resources to share with pantry guests
- Demonstrates teamwork and support of the JFS mission and values
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
- Complies with all company policies and standards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
