Commissary Assistant

Description

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description 

Job Title: Commissary Assistant
Department: Fund Development 
Supervisor: Manager of Fund Development
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Prepared by: Human Resources Department

Summary:
The Commissary Assistant at Sunny Glen Children's Home plays a key role in organizing and stocking the commissary building located in San Benito. This position is responsible for coordinating with the Truck Route Team to ensure essential items are available, maintaining compliance with food permits and safety regulations, and keeping the commissary clean and orderly. The role also involves working closely with the campus program director and Fund Development Team to ensure that the facility meets all safety and organizational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
•    Adhere to all Sunny Glen Children’s Home policies and procedures.
•    Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
•    Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
•    Develop and manage a monthly inventory request list for the Truck Route Team.
•    Ensure the commissary facility remains clean, safe, and ready for inspections by agencies such as Child Protective Services, Cameron County Health Department, San Benito Fire Department, and OSHA.
•    Order and distribute food and other essential items for cottages as needed.
•    Foster effective communication with all departments regarding commissary rules and processes.
•    Assist the Fund Development Team in securing and processing donations.
•    Follow proper handling procedures for food and medical items to ensure safety and compliance.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•    Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

•    Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

•    Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

•    Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

•    Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

•    Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

•    Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

•    Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

•    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

•    Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

•    Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

•    Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

•    Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. The position will integrate Sunny Glen’s Core Values throughout their day-to-day operations.

•    Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

•    Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

•    Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

•    Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

•    Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

•    Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

•    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

•    Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities.

•    Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

•    Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

•    Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

•    Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

•    Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

•    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

•    Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.

•    Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be 21 years of age or older. Bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)

Education and/or Experience 
High School Diploma or GED required.
Reliable transportation is essential.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no moving violations. (preferred)
Experience Operating a box truck safely and efficiently. (preferred)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.
Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.

Language Skills 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Physical Demands  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands for handling objects and reaching with arms. Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. Must regularly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment  
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must be able to function in a noisy environment. 
Notes
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Children’s Home is recognized.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience 
High School Diploma or GED required.
Reliable transportation is essential.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no moving violations. (preferred)
Experience Operating a box truck safely and efficiently. (preferred)

Salary : $10 - $11