Food Pantry Assistant

Summary:

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

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education: High School diploma or GED

Work Experience: One years of experience in program management. 

            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an inside warehouse/food pantry setting and associated office area. Occasional time outside and evening and weekend hours may be required.

Physical Demands

This position requires an above average amount of physical efforts including standing, lifting, and carrying light to moderately heavy products or equipment, up to 50 pounds. 

Travel

May require travel to other agencies/organizations throughout the area. 

Other

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.