Food Pantry Assistant

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. We provide services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

General Responsibilities: Working under the supervision of the Food Pantry Manager, the Food Pantry assistant will help with daily pantry operations including driving the box truck to pick up food donations at local grocers, managing food donations, keeping the pantry organized, assisting clients, and entering food pantry participants’ program data.

General Requirements: High School required, College helpful.  Customer Service skills are essential.  Knowledge of social services and serving food-insecure clients is helpful. Knowledge of general office procedures, filing and computer skills, required. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.  Completion of minimum required Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before).

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

I.          DAILY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A.    Pick-up groceries and food donations from Livermore and Pleasanton grocery stores daily.

B.    Unloading donations, weighing and recording them.

C.    Helping with sorting and storing donations.

D.    Help clients “shop” for their food.

E.    Stock and maintain canned food and perishable food on shelves.

F.    Take temperature reading of all refrigerators and freezers.

G.   Keep refrigerators and freezers clean.

H.    Check expiration dates on all food, rotate food as needed.

I.      Answer phones, co-ordinate with volunteers and keep the pantry neat and tidy.

II.            Data Collection/Management

A.    Receive applications for new clients, enter in client database

B.    Record services in the database.

C.    Assist with the completion and submission of required reports.

D.    Help to establish protocols for data collection and entry in conjunction with Program Directors and Contracts Manager.

IV.        GENERAL TASKS - Performs general tasks as needed and represents Tri-Valley Haven in a professional manner. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

A.    Accept food donations as needed.

B.    Give donations slips as needed.

C.    Work with volunteers; assist where needed.

D.   Attend staff meetings as requested.

E.    Participate in community fundraising and special events as requested.

F.    Must have a valid California Driver's License.  

G.   Must maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.

V.         OTHER TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR, DIRECTOR OF HOMELESS SERVICES, OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S MISSION.

VI.        ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS

A.          Lifting 20 to 50 pounds                                   

B.          Carrying 20 to 50 pounds

C.          Operation of box truck

D.            Working alone

E.            Working in high stress situations

F.            Working in emergency situations

G.           Working off-shift/rotating schedule

H.            Good reading vision

I.              Good distance vision

J.             Sitting/Standing

K.            Good communication skills

L.            Specific knowledge or education

M.           Learning ability

N.            Ability to speak clearly

O.           Ability to discriminate speech

P.            Reasoning and thinking skills

Q.           Ability to problem solve

R.            Gloves or hand protection

Tri Valley Haven's Value Proposition 

In addition to offering meaningful work, job stability and competitive compensation, eligible employees receive:

1.    100% agency paid dental and vision benefits,

2.    Free life insurance up to $20,000, 

3.    Generous vacation and sick time accruals

4.    Two floating holidays and 15 agency paid state and federal holidays

5.    Retirement Plan Match

6.    Employee Assistance Program

7.    Flexible Spending Account

Tri Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or

belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation is tolerated. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made equitably. We examine our unconscious biases and create an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.

Salary : $21 - $25