What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Pantry Worker position at New Opportunities, Inc.?
Description
Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position
$16.35 per hour, 35 hours per week
BASIC FUNCTION OF FOOD PANTRY WORKER:
Provide daily support to address food insecurity of area residents through Operation Pantry and /or other community partner initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOOD PANTRY WORKER:
- Assist in the processing of information to and from various programs and customers/clients, which results in providing customers/clients with different types of basic needs by utilizing the HOW CAN WE HELP YOU form. Daily intake and outreach are the process by which this assistance is accomplished.
- Pick up various food products at participating community partner’s locations.
- Keep organized and stocked the food pantry, which results in providing customers with essential food necessary based upon family size and/or 3-day supply; and to quickly determine the types of food needed for restocking.
- Check with shoppers regarding food allergies.
- As food items are received, shelves are stocked in the FIFO method with each item stocked according to the food item.
- Inventory the pantry on a weekly basis, which results in knowing weekly the needs of pantry and what to request or order. Prepare list showing each item that is either low or depleted.
- Price and total all donated food items for each donor, which results in a fair value of the food donated and the donors receiving an accurate value of the contribution. Accomplishment of this task is by donations being kept separate, priced, and then sorted based on the food item.
- Maintain proper refrigeration and freezer temperatures in accordance with requirements.
- Prepare weekly and monthly statistics for reports when necessary, which results in the timely submission of reports.
- Collect data on a daily by using the required shopper intake form.
- Remove trash and cardboard promptly and as necessary to avoid accumulation and unsanitary conditions.
- Report any issues with community partners and/or vendors to supervisor immediately.
- Perform other Agency related activities as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF FOOD PANTRY WORKER:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Must have at least 2 years of experience in community related activities, and experience in a basic inventory system.
Job Skills:
- Ability to multitask
- Flexible
- Excellent interpersonal relations
- Good organizational skills
- Basic math skills
EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.
Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.
In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.
In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.
While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- AIDS / HIV Prevention
- Fatherhood Initiative
- Employment Education and Training
- Child Welfare and Family Development Services
- Early Childhood Education Programs
- Elderly Services
- Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services
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