Market Associate

BROTHER BENNO FOUNDATION INC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Indoor Market Associate role at Brother Benno Foundation supports Food Recovery & Distribution services. You will help store, rotate, and distribute rescued food, assist guests, and ensure a safe, dignified shopping experience while minimizing waste.

This hourly, part-time position may require hours outside standard shifts. You will be cross-trained across market operations from intake to checkout, working with Pantry and Kitchen teams to optimize inventory and guest flow in a

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and handling practices (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work on feet for extended periods.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and sort rescued food donations for quality and safety.
• Remove expired or damaged items before they reach shelves.
• Store and rotate perishable and non-perishable items using FIFO to prevent waste.
• Track inventory levels and report shortages, surpluses, or high-demand items to leadership.
• Coordinate with Pantry and Kitchen teams for redistribution and storage of excess food.
• Greet guests and maintain an orderly line, ensuring clear access and safety.
• Check-in guests via database.
• Share daily shopping guidelines and limits.
• Restock shelves and create appealing displays to encourage healthy choices.
• Assist guests with locating items, bagging, and carrying out purchases.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food handling and service areas.

Skills

Food handling

Retail operations

Warehouse operations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork and customer service

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Summary

The Indoor Market Associate reports to the Director of Operations. The Indoor Market Associate tracks and evaluates day-to-day activities and progress of the Brother Benno Foundation’s (The Foundation) Food Recovery & Distribution services. Associates ensure that rescued food from grocery stores, farms, and community donors is safely stored, rotated, and distributed to individuals and families in need. Associates are cross-trained in all aspects of market operations — from intake to checkout — to maintain a safe, dignified, and efficient shopping experience while maximizing the use of recovered food and minimizing waste. This position is an hourly position and will sometimes require execution of their duties outside normal work hours.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Food Recovery & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and sort rescued food donations for quality and safety.
• Remove expired or damaged items before they reach shelves.
• Store and rotate perishable and non-perishable items using FIFO (First In, First Out) to prevent waste.
• Track inventory levels and report shortages, surpluses, or high-demand items to leadership.
• Coordinate with Pantry and Kitchen teams for redistribution and storage of excess food.

Market Operations & Guest Service

• Greet guests and maintain an orderly line, ensuring clear access and safety.
• Check-in guests via database.
• Share daily shopping guidelines and limits.
• Restock shelves and create appealing displays to encourage healthy choices.
• Assist guests with locating items, bagging, and carrying out purchases.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food handling and service areas.

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling, retail, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and handling practices (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work on feet for extended periods.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Commitment to Brother Benno Foundation’s mission and food recovery efforts.

Worker Type

Employee – Hourly

Part-time