Food Pantry Worker

Latino Network•Portland, OR

2d•$18 - $20

About The Position

This position will be responsible for day-to-day operations of SUN School Food Pantry at Kelly Elementary School. Tasks include: keeping the pantry clean and food up to date, help with set up and clean up during food distribution days, supporting food distributions once per week, and under the direction of the Associate Director of SUN Community Schools.

Requirements

Associate's degree with two (2) years relevant experience; preferably within the field of non-profit emergency assistance or pantry/food assistance programs preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to follow directions and have strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, service providers, community members, and co-workers
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
Bilingual in Spanish and ability to translate/interpret orally in Spanish for families is preferred.
Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel
Team Player
Regularly work at the SUN Site School; Either Lane Middle School, Kelly Elementary School, or Reynolds Middle School, and in the community as needed . Reliable transportation to school sites.
May require heavy lifting and walking during events and outreach activities.
Undergoing and passing criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and ability to translate/interpret orally in Spanish for families is preferred.
preferably within the field of non-profit emergency assistance or pantry/food assistance programs preferred

Responsibilities

Support with receiving OFB food orders and community donations.
Help with program needs as time permits.
Unload food order at the SUN School Food Pantries, organizing items in pantry space and stocking shelves as needed, ensuring food program inventory is adequate, and all required standards are met.
Help with set up and clean up during the distribution days.
Distribute food to clients during food box hours.
Follow all OFB standards for food storage and distribution.
Maintain a clean food storage area and equipment.
Defrost freezer, check equipment monthly, check freezer temperature, and log results regularly. Assist with training and supervising volunteers at the food pantry.
Ability to work independently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth, parents, and diverse communities and cultures, and communicate effectively with those whose English language skills are limited