Food Pantry Worker

WHEDco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WHEDco is seeking a dedicated Food Pantry Worker to support pantry operations in the Bronx. The role involves receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, and assembling pantry bags for distribution to community members.

Shifts vary with delivery times and pantry needs, requiring flexibility and reliability. The position emphasizes hands-on work, adherence to food safety guidelines, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment aimed at ensuring timely and orderly distribution of groceries to

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and move boxes of food.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, task-oriented environment.
• Reliable and punctual, flexible to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assist with unloading food deliveries.
• Verify delivered items against packing lists when applicable.
• Organize and store food items according to pantry guidelines.
• Assemble approximately 70–85 pantry bags per distribution cycle.
• Ensure pantry bags are packed accurately and consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry and work areas.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation guidelines.
• Communicate delivery issues, shortages, or damaged items to staff.
• Assist with set-up and breakdown of pantry operations as needed.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as requested by the Vice President/Director.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Job description

Food Pantry Worker

Location: 50 East 168th Street Bronx, New York, 10452

Reports to: Vice President of Family Support and Housing Services

About Us

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access in the South Bronx to resources that support thriving neighborhoods – from stable, affordable housing to high-quality early childhood and school-age youth education programs, comprehensive family and community services, business and entrepreneur assistance, and cultural programming. See www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary

The Food Pantry Worker supports the operation of the food pantry by receiving food deliveries, organizing inventory, and assembling pantry bags for distribution. This role is hands‑on and essential to ensuring community members receive food in a timely and organized manner.

The schedule for this role is variable and non‑traditional. Shifts are based on food delivery times and pantry distribution needs and may change week to week. Flexibility and reliability are essential. Advance notice is provided whenever possible, but exact start and end times may vary.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assist with unloading food deliveries.
• Verify delivered items against packing lists when applicable.
• Organize and store food items according to pantry guidelines.
• Assemble approximately 70–85 food pantry bags per distribution cycle.
• Ensure pantry bags are packed accurately and consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry and work areas.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation guidelines.
• Communicate any delivery issues, shortages, or damaged items to staff.
• Assist with set‑up and breakdown of pantry operations as needed.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as requested by the Vice President/Director.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 lbs., and carry boxes and bags of food.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality are required.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, task‑oriented environment.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and needs.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non‑discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet‑based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.