Food Access Pantry Operations Lead

DeKalb Health; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lenore’s Pantry & Market is seeking a part-time Pantry Operations Lead to support daily operations, keep the pantry organized, and ensure a welcoming environment for participants.

You will manage inventory, receive and stock donated goods, track expiration dates, and collaborate with volunteers and staff to address needs promptly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, accuracy, and a commitment to serving families with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food pantry, food service, nonprofit, or similar setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lift and move food boxes safely.
• Commitment to serving individuals and families with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support daily pantry operations, ensuring a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Receive, sort, stock, rotate, store, and distribute food and donations per guidelines.
• Monitor inventory, expiration dates, and high-demand items; assist with counts.
• Assist with tracking deliveries, donations, and inventory needs.
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to assign and support volunteers.
• Communicate operational, inventory, and safety needs to staff.
• Collaborate with YMCA staff, donors, partners, and pantry participants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Part Time
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Name Alyson Delano
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Pantry Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Lenore’s Pantry & Market, ensuring that the pantry is organized, well-stocked, welcoming, and operating efficiently. This position plays a hands-on role in maintaining inventory, organizing food and supplies, supporting pantry distribution, and ensuring that operational needs are addressed in a timely manner.

This position is an important member of the Food Access team and should demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and dignified experience for everyone accessing Lenore’s Pantry & Market.

Essential Functions

Pantry Operations & Inventory

• Support daily operations of Lenore’s Pantry & Market, ensuring a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Receive, sort, stock, rotate, store, and distribute food and donated goods while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor inventory, expiration dates, and high-demand items; assist with inventory counts and communicate needs to the Food Access Coordinator.
• Assist with tracking food deliveries, donations, and inventory needs.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to prepare assignments, provide day-to-day direction, and support volunteers.
• Communicate operational, inventory, staffing, and safety needs to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with YMCA staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and pantry participants.

Community Experience

• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to pantry participants while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Assist participants with questions and direct concerns to the appropriate staff member.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow YMCA policies, food safety and sanitation requirements, and established food handling and storage procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and promptly report hazards, damaged products, equipment issues, or other concerns.
• Complete required YMCA and Food Access training.

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working in a food pantry, food service, retail, warehouse, nonprofit, or similar operational environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond appropriately to changing operational needs.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move food boxes, cases, and other supplies as required
• Commitment to serving individuals and families with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Preferred

• Experience with inventory management or tracking systems.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with food safety and food handling.
• Experience working in a community-based organization or nonprofit setting.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.