FOOD PANTRY WORKER

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF TOMPKINS/TIOGA • Nichols, NY

9h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

To ensure that the Tioga Pantry is organized, clean and stocked with food. Greet consumers in a warm and friendly manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a food industry preferred. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Responsibilities

• Greets consumers in a warm and friendly manner.
• Helps consumers, if needed, to get their food to their car.
• Works with individuals with disabilities in the pantry doing volunteer work.
• Takes at least weekly inventory of food on back shelves, skids and in appliances.
• Works with supervisor on the ordering of food.
• Develops and implement plan for unloading and storage of food shipments.
• Defrosts freezers, as needed.
• Shifts cases of food in the pantry to allow older food to be upfront on shelves, skids, fridge, and newer food in the back.
• Assists in food deliveries.
• Helps pick up food reserve when needed.
• Maintains daily cleanliness of floors, shelves, all appliances-inside and out, carts, coolers, ice mats, bins and baskets.
• Completes daily temperature logs notifying the supervisor immediately if appliances are not in working order.
• Posts expiration information for all food groups.
• Checks daily for spoiled food and dispose of, as necessary.
• Arranges pantry shelves to encourage the selection of healthier and nutritious food choices.
• Ensures all cold foods are listed daily on the white board.
• Attends staff meetings and other agency functions.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED