Food Pantry Assistant, Drueding

Holy Redeemer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Health's Drueding Center seeks a compassionate professional to provide trauma-informed services, assist with the Food Pantry operations, and coordinate the Child Care Food Program under the supervision of the Nutrition Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator.

This role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, strong communication, and reliability in supporting vulnerable families and community programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Educational credential described in 3270.31(c) with classroom training completed.
• Two years’ experience working with children.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Excel; data entry a plus.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and receiving techniques.
• Valid Driver's License a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed services aligned with Drueding Center's core principles.
• Assist with Drueding Center's Food Pantry operations.
• Coordinate the Child Care Food Program under the direction of the Nutrition Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

8th grade education with training curriculum

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

OVERVIEW

At Redeemer Health, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. We invite you to join our diverse team and contribute to our mission of bringing help, hope, and healing through Redeemer Health entities such as Drueding Center (transitional housing and community services for homeless families), community group homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and food pantries. Our commitment to your professional growth is demonstrated through our wide variety of competitive benefits, educational assistance, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and time-honored service orientation. Your career with us is more than just a job - it's an opportunity where passion meets purpose, service meets excellence, and every role is a journey towards making a difference.

SUMMARY OF JOB

In keeping with Drueding Center's core principles of healing from trauma, restoring hope and rapidly ending homelessness, this position provides trauma informed services, assists with Drueding Center's Food Pantry operations, and coordinates the Child Care food program under the direction of the Nutrition Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator.

CONNECTING TO MISSION

Drueding Center continues the legacy of the Sisters of the Redeemer and embodies the mission of Redeemer Health, to care, comfort, and heal by providing trauma informed services to the most vulnerable among us, families who are or have experienced homelessness.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or a general educational development certificate or
• Minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at 3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file or
• Minimum of an 8th grade education and two (2) years' experience working with children
• Customer service experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and data entry a plus
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Basic understanding of inventory control and receiving techniques
• Valid Driver's License a plus

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

ServSafe Manager certification

(post hire)

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.