Food Pantry Assistant

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan • Grand Rapids, MI

1h • $15 - $16

About The Position

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan provides nutrition services to promote the health and independence of older adults in Kent and Allegan Counties. Its programs include home-delivered meals, community dining sites, and senior pantry shopping.

The Pantry Assistant supports the pantry’s mission of increasing food access by providing compassionate client service and assisting with daily operations. The role helps create a welcoming atmosphere, supports volunteers, and ensures pantry services are delivered efficiently, safely, and with dignity and respect for all.

Requirements

• One year of experience working with the elderly is preferred.
• One year of customer service experience is preferred.
• One year of retail food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align with the organization’s mission and values.
• Provide outstanding customer support to seniors and their families.
• Guide new clients through a first-time shopping experience.
• Assist clients with groceries, including bagging, carry-out, and shopping assistance.
• Support the needs of all clients.
• Stock shelves, repack food, and rotate products.
• Follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean pantry environment by regularly cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, and surfaces, including tables, chairs, carts, and coolers.
• Train volunteers in various pantry roles.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program for the employee and household members.
• 403(b) plan.
• 403(b) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed