Food Bank Associate

Job Title: Food Bank Associate

Prepared By: Human Resources

Department: Food Bank

Reports To: Food Bank Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time 16 hrs. per week

Compensation:$22.00 per hour

Summary: Provides general Food Bank assistance including but not limited to food and clothing sorting, stocking, repackaging, maintenance and guest assistance. Provides back-up support to the Food Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Interacts with donors, volunteers, and SVdP employees in a courteous, welcoming, and appropriate manner.

• Data entry of Food Bank Clients as they enter the food bank.

• Trains volunteers in appropriate food handling and safety measures.

• Supports the Food Bank Supervisor & Food Bank Manager with the coordination of food orders, food purchases, supply purchases,

• Supports Food Bank Supervisor in coordinating event set-up and tear-down.

• Responsible for sorting /distribution of miscellaneous donations, and preparation of other foods.

• Ensures food supplies are fresh and safe for guest consumption

• Coordinates proper set up and breakdown of Food Bank equipment, materials, and supplies on open operation days.

• Loads and unloads food and clothing donations, and other materials.

• Ensures clothing and clothing supplies are provided to the Clothing Bank.

• Works closely with volunteers in food recovery and food repackaging efforts

• Operates forklifts and hand trucks safely and follows safety policies and procedures

• Drives Box Truck to pick up food from donating vendors

• Maintains all equipment in good operating order

• Maintains, cleans, organizes refrigerators and freezers, and notifies supervisor when services or repairs are necessary.

• Keeps loading dock and interior and exterior areas clean and safe.

• Organizational skills must be good at visual/spatial relationships that optimize storage space.

• Works with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values

St. Vincent de Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports equality and diversity.