Food Pantry Position in Somerville
Job title: Food Pantry Assistant
Organization: Project SOUP (division of Somerville Homeless Coalition)
Location: Somerville, MA
Interested in working in a dynamic, community-based food pantry utilizing innovative, collaborative ways to fight food insecurity and food waste? The Project SOUP food pantry is working to build a community where all people have access to food in a manner that promotes dignity and independence.
A Food Pantry Assistant is responsible for assisting the manager with all aspects of the operations of the Project SOUP food services program. Services include activities related to two food pantry distribution locations; grocery home delivery; community meals; coordinating volunteers; responding to requests for information; and, conducting community food drives. We are currently expanding to a larger location, and transitioning to a customer¹s choice method and looking for a motivated, compassionate team player to help build this new era for Project SOUP.
Essential Duties:
Screen all clients for program eligibility
Enroll new clients by completing all required paperwork and related documentation
Ensure accurate reporting and ongoing compliance with funder requirements
Distribute a variety of food items and other essential products
Organize food products and stock pantry shelves, refrigerators and freezers
Assist with quality control by ensuring all food products are safe for consumption (e.g. checking expiration/use by dates, sorting perishables, washing fresh produce, etc.)
Adhere to all board of health and other food related safety policies and procedures
Oversee preparation, distribution and clean-up of community meals, including preparation of meals
Assist with grocery home delivery for the disabled and homebound
Assist in conducting food drives and picking up food donations in the community
Assist in shopping for food and supplies at various locations (e.g. food bank, etc.)
Assist in training and coordinating volunteers
Other Duties
Assist in promoting local food drive events
Perform computer related functions including email, data entry and word processing
Answer phones and perform other clerical and administrative tasks
Position Qualifications:
Communication skills to work effectively with clients, volunteers and community at-large
Sensitivity and compassion to low-income, elderly, disabled and diverse residents
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Good organizational skills to work with minimal supervision
Basic computer skills including email and database entry
Certified (or willing and able to complete) in food service and safety regulations
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole especially)
Valid Driver’s License
Position Status: Position is Part-Time; approximately 20 hours per week; hours vary but typically M-F; position is non-exempt; location varies, but primarily located in East Somerville
Essential Functions:
Must be able to see, hear, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and sit at a desk to perform paperwork, writing and computer functions
Somerville Homeless Coalition is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please email cover letter and resume to rweil@shcinc.org
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