Food Pantry Worker

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time Food Pantry Worker on our Oswego Corps Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·      Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·      Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·      Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·      Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·      Christmas Bonus

·      Wireless discount for Verizon customers

·      Free parkingSCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:Under general supervision, the Food Pantry Worker provides basic needs support to individuals and families seeking assistance from The Salvation Army. Worker will engage with clients in a professional and friendly manner, maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and handle all matters with diplomacy and with a trauma-informed perspective. Worker will be responsible for data entry into client database and assist with accurate reporting to Food Bank and Salvation Army internal statistics recording. Worker will maintain a clean, well-organized and safe working environment and represent The Salvation Army well internally and in the community. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete intake interviews with sensitivity and care• Maintain documentation and enter data accurately and timely• Work with and oversee volunteers assigned to food pantry.• Oversee both stocking and rotation of food pantry• Maintain compliance with Food Bank and Salvation Army standards • Assist in upkeep and maintenance of physical site• Oversee both monthly and daily food distribution • Maintains inventory of supplies; notify Corps Officer when an order needs to be placed• Assist with other related tasks, as personal initiative requires and/or requested by the officers.

Specific Tasks:1. Daily, assist with loading and unloading food donations and delivery of supplies.2. Report and file Statistics to the Food Bank and other donors’ necessary information.3. Provide oral and written report updates of food inventory and supply needs.4. Maintain proper stock levels so that inventory does NOT get depleted during a shift through routine inventorying and ordering supplies. Communicate needs in advance.5. Keep records of all statistical reports and food orders and file in an orderly manner.6. Other duties assigned by Corps Officers.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal), positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, and dependability required.• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment is essential.• Must demonstrate empathy and compassion through action and speech.• Good organizational skills and attention to details.• Good computers skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.• Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance.• A valid driver's license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.