JOB TITLE: Food Pantry Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
Exemption: Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To prepare and distribute food products to eligible individuals and maintain the?pantry?area clean and organized.
REPORTS TO: Food Pantry Coordinator
SUPERVISES: N/A
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to
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Greet clients to create a pleasant atmosphere
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Responsible to receive, date and store all food deliveries
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Sorting food items, stocking shelves, checking for expiration dates, and discarding expired items
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Maintaining the pantry area clean and organized
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Assist in cleaning produce
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Inspecting all food deliveries, ensuring all canned goods are in good condition to shelve. (Dented canned goods are put aside to return to vendor or dispose of)
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Packing and distributing food packages to clients
II. QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: High School or Equivalency Diploma, preferred, but not required
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Experience: Prior experience in housekeeping for a private or public institution
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Strong communication skills
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Able to complete multiple tasks, accurately
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Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods
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Knowledge of cleaning sensitive materials
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Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
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Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, required
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
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Friendly, dependable, and flexible
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Able to work well as a member of a team
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Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors
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Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences present among staff and participants within our organization
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Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
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Physical stamina and mobility including the ability to reach, kneel, and bend
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Able to lift or move 25-40lb boxes
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Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Food Pantry Clerk is responsible for maintaining an organized food pantry and distributing food products to eligible clients.
Benefits
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Opportunity to participate in voluntary life and disability insurance
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Commuter and transit benefits
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403B retirement plan
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Up to four weeks of paid vacation
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Weekly individual supervision and ongoing professional development
This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week at $18.00 per hour.