Food Pantry Assistant - Inventory & Client Support

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 16,090 - 21,352; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Austin Corps is seeking a Food Shelf Assistant to support pantry operations by distributing food, managing inventory, handling donations, and maintaining cleanliness. This on-site role in Austin, MN requires a High School diploma and prior food pantry or food service experience, plus a valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Wage is $11.68 to $15.50 per hour, 20 hours a week, with a focus on accuracy, health standards, and friendly customer service to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in food pantry or food service.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, possess or be able to obtain, within 90 days, a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate, and meet MVR requirements.
• Pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Distribute food boxes to participants while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of incoming and outgoing food and supplies for the pantry.
• Drive agency vehicles, including a box truck, locally to occasionally transport food and other in-kind donations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pantry and ensure compliance with health department and food bank standards.
• Ensure food donations and related gifts in-kind are processed, stored, stocked, and rotated appropriately.

Job description

The Salvation Army Austin Corps is seeking a Food Shelf Assistant to support pantry operations by distributing food, managing inventory, handling donations, and maintaining cleanliness. This on-site role in Austin, MN requires a High School diploma and prior food pantry or food service experience, plus a valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Wage is $11.68 to $15.50 per hour, 20 hours a week, with a focus on accuracy, health standards, and friendly customer service to