Food Pantry/Client Assistant

PsychPros Staffing & Executive Search; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PsychPros, Inc. in Cincinnati seeks a reliable Pantry Assistant to support daily food pantry operations and provide dignified service to neighbors in need. This temporary role emphasizes organization, physical stamina, and a community-first mindset.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, stocking shelves, assisting with distributions, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards while collaborating with volunteers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Community focus: commitment to helping individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Greater Cincinnati.
• Physical stamina: ability to stand long periods and lift/move boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal skills for diverse clients, volunteers, and donors.
• Adaptability: dependable team player handling admin tasks and manual labor in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Client Service: greet clients, check in, guide through food selection with respect and empathy.
• Inventory & Stocking: unload shipments, sort donations, rotate stock per safety standards, keep shelves organized.
• Operational Support: assist with setup and breakdown of daily pantry distributions, including drive-through and mobile events.
• Safety & Compliance: monitor expirations, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines.

Skills

Community focus

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Temporary Pantry Assistant (until end of December) Work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 We are seeking a reliable and community-minded Pantry Assistant to join our team in Cincinnati. In this role, you will support our daily food pantry operations, ensuring that neighbors in need receive efficient, dignified, and high-quality service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, physically capable of handling consistent lifting, and dedicated to supporting our local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Service: Greet and check in clients, guide them through the food selection process, and answer questions about available resources with respect and empathy.
• Inventory & Stocking: Unload incoming food shipments, sort donations, rotate stock according to safety standards, and keep shelves neatly organized.
• Operational Support: Assist with the setup and breakdown of daily pantry distributions, including drive-through and mobile pantry events.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor expiration dates, maintain cleanliness in storage and distribution areas, and adhere to food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Community Focus: A strong commitment to helping individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Greater Cincinnati.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and comfortably lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, volunteers, and donors.
• Adaptability: Dependable team player comfortable handling a mix of administrative tasks and manual labor in a fast-paced environment.