Food Pantry Assistant

Food Pantry Assistant

Status: Part-time - 21 hours per week

Reports to: Food Pantry Coordinator

Hourly salary: $21 - $25 commensurate with education and experience

Schedule: Morning Shift, Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm

Benefits include:

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development Assistance

• Great work environment

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) is the largest not-for-profit provider of quality education, employment, and health and recreation programs in the impoverished neighborhoods of the North Bronx, serving the needs of more than 35,000 residents each year. Since our founding as a neighborhood community center in 1942, MMCC has served the needs of thousands of neighbors from all cultural backgrounds, religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and special needs.

The mission of MMCC is to improve the lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents with our dedication to humanitarian efforts; reaching out to a rich tapestry of cultures, building gateways to success through quality service and programs, building confidence, sustainability and working toward self-sufficiency for the individuals we serve.

Position Summary:

The Food Pantry Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of a food pantry, ensuring that clients have access to nutritious food and essential items. This position involves helping with inventory management, food sorting and distribution, maintaining a clean and organized pantry, and providing excellent customer service to individuals and families in need. The Food Pantry Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of the pantry and contributing to its efficient operation.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following key activities:

• Inventory Management: Assist with receiving, sorting, and organizing food donations. Ensure that items are properly stored and rotated (using FIFO – First In, First Out).

• Food Distribution: Help distribute food and other essential items to pantry clients, ensuring that the process is efficient, respectful, and meets clients' needs.

• Client Assistance: Provide customer service by assisting clients in selecting appropriate food items based on availability, dietary needs, and household size.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food inventory, donations, and distributions as required for tracking and reporting purposes.

• Cleanliness & Organization: Ensure the pantry space remains clean, organized, and safe, following health and safety regulations.

• Collaborating with Team: Work with fellow pantry staff and volunteers to ensure that operations run smoothly and that clients receive the support they need in a timely manner.

• Supporting Outreach and Events: Assist with special food distribution and community outreach events when needed.

Required skills/dispositions:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.

• Reliable, organized, flexible and punctual.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school staff.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone.

• Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

• Must have excellent organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

• Responsible and professional conduct.

• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to move boxes and bags of food, often weighing up to 30-50 pounds.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google suite.

To Apply:

Your cover letter must address your interest in MMCC, your qualifications for this position and salary requirements. Send questions, resumes and cover letters to Victor Alicea at valicea@mmcc.org labeled “Pantry Assistant Inquiry”.

We are looking for individuals with a high level of maturity, respect for others, the ability to work on a team, and an appreciation for a multicultural workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Not-For-Profit: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25