Pantry Services Assistant

Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pantry Services Assistant is responsible for direct service provision for clients receiving Evergreen Pantry Services. Pantry Services Assistant responsibilities include verification of eligibility and referral to adequate services. The position is part-time, 12 hours per week (Monday & Friday- 9:00am to 12:00pm, and Tuesday & Thursday- 12:30 to 3:30pm).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
one year of experience in a supportive, office, or retail position, preferably in a non-profit setting; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds without restriction to safely manage program supplies and equipment
Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and time management skills
Candidate will have experience with MS Office software (Outlook, Word)
awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Nice To Haves

preferably in a non-profit setting

Responsibilities

Organizes and distributes groceries to patients utilizing the food pantry
Packs food bags on scheduled pantry days
Conducts initial eligibility assessment for all individuals requesting or referred for pantry services and supports front desk intake services
Maintains inventory of the Food Pantry including organizing food deliveries
Keeps accurate records and documentation of all pantry services and site deliveries
Ensures physical pantry meets all safety and health guidelines including food storage and pantry cleanliness
Assists with order and delivery of pantry foods to ensure that inventory meets the demands of the community
Maintains accurate temperature logs on all pantry appliances, reporting any concerns to the Director of Health & Wellness