Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Food Pantry Assistant to support daily pantry operations. The role involves stocking storage areas, packing food orders, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with food item procurement to help neighbors in need.

Responsibilities include unloading and organizing deliveries, managing inventory, adhering to food safety guidelines, assisting clients with appropriate food selections, and supporting volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic reading and math skills required.
• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Stock pantry storage areas from storage, donations, etc.
• Unload, sort, and store food orders; keep items organized.
• Maintain inventory levels and records for pantry items.
• Follow food safety guidelines and monitor shelf life & temperatures.
• Assist pantry recipients with food orders based on household size.
• Assist recipients with bringing items to vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of pantry area and equipment.
• Provide guidance to pantry volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Food safety

Customer assistance

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Food Pantry Assistant supports the functioning of the pantry by stocking pantry storage areas, packing food orders for clients, maintaining cleanliness of all storage areas and equipment, and assisting with the acquisition of food items.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures pantry area is fully stocked using supplies from storage areas, donation drop offs, etc.
• Unloads, sorts, and stores food orders, ensuring items are well organized and stored in designated areas
• Maintains proper inventory levels and records of pantry items
• Utilizes food safety guidelines when handling food items, determines shelf life of products and repacks items; disposes of outdated items as necessary; records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Provides food pantry recipients with food orders based on their household size that meet their dietary needs
• Assists recipients with bringing food items to vehicles as requested
• Ensures general upkeep and cleanliness of pantry area by sweeping, wiping surfaces, removing trash, and breaking down boxes
• Provides guidance to food pantry volunteers as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Basic reading and math skills

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds