Food Donations Assistant

The Samaritan Inn; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement account

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Samaritan Inn in McKinney, TX is seeking a Food Donations Assistant to support our food donation program. You will handle pickups, receiving, inventory, and distribution to residents and partner agencies.

Responsibilities include daily donation pickups, safe handling and transport of goods, accurate data entry into inventory systems, FIFO rotation, stocking of storage areas, and assistance with volunteer supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse, logistics, inventory, or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily food donation pickups from retail partners and community donors.
• Safely load, unload, inspect, and transport donated food.
• Receive, weigh, record, and accurately enter donated food into inventory systems.
• Assist with inventory control and maintain proper FIFO product rotation.
• Stock refrigerators, freezers, pantry areas, and storage locations.
• Assist with food distribution to the kitchen, pantry, and partner agencies.
• Maintain clean, organized, food-safe work areas.
• Build positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners.
• Assist with volunteer supervision as assigned.
• Follow food safety and organizational policies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive housing stability program that supports individuals in realizing dignity and gaining independence.

Position Description

Position Title: Food Donations Assistant

Reports to: Donations Director

Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with the organization’s salary structure and budget.

Summary of the Job

The Food Donations Assistant provides operational support for The Samaritan Inn's food donation program through food pickups, receiving, inventory management, and distribution. This position helps ensure donated food is collected safely, accurately recorded, properly stored, and distributed efficiently to support residents and community partners.

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily food donation pickups from retail partners and community donors
• Safely load, unload, inspect, and transport donated food
• Receive, weigh, record, and accurately enter donated food into inventory systems
• Assist with inventory control and maintain proper FIFO product rotation
• Stock refrigerators, freezers, pantry areas, and storage locations
• Assist with food distribution to the kitchen, pantry, and partner agencies
• Maintain clean, organized, food-safe work areas
• Communicate inventory shortages and quality concerns to the Donations Director
• Build positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners
• Assist with volunteer supervision as assigned
• Follow food safety and organizational policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Warehouse, logistics, delivery, inventory, food service, or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid Texas Driver License with a clean driving record required.
• CDL preferred but not required.

Core Competencies / Soft Skills:

• Consistently demonstrates reliability by meeting attendance expectations, following through on commitments, and completing work on time.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally while sharing information effectively with others.
• Produces accurate, thorough work while maintaining quality and minimizing errors.
• Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, responsibilities, and organizational needs.
• Identifies issues, evaluates solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve challenges.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect while representing the organization positively.
• Collaborates effectively with others to build positive relationships and achieve shared goals.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Regular work in refrigerated/freezer environments
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits:

The Samaritan Inn provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement account, and paid time off.

Disclaimer and Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Samaritan Inn has made every effort to accurately and thoroughly describe this position. However, The Samaritan Inn reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at its sole discretion, at any time, with or without prior notice. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties – essential or otherwise – to be performed by the employee in this role. It is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment remains “at will”.

Job requirements and responsibilities are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Samaritan Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of thought and experience. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

All offers of employment at The Samaritan Inn are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.