Food Pantry Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt Hours Per Week: 24/Part-time Shorefront Jewish Community Council (SJCC) provides support to help meet the human and social services needs of the indigent elderly, vocationally disadvantaged poor, and immigrant populations of Brighton Beach and surrounding communities. Currently, SJCC’s main services consist of case assistance/management, operating a large food pantry, and immigration services, and a large portion of its clients are Russian-speaking older adults, including a large number of Holocaust survivors. SJCC also assists in coordinating development, civic affairs and economic revitalization in the area. SJCC additionally fosters neighborhood stabilization in order to serve the needs of the community at large. This is a temporary position and is currently funded through June 30th, 2026. Position Summary: The Food Pantry Assistant provides part-time operational support in the warehouse of SJCC's digital food pantry. Responsibilities include receiving and organizing food deliveries, maintaining inventory, preparing pantry orders, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized workspace. The position also provides daily direction and oversight to warehouse volunteers, working alongside them to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures. Principal Responsibilities: Food Deliveries and Inventory Management Coordinate and assist with receiving and unloading food deliveries, including directing volunteers in moving, sorting, organizing, and properly storing food products. Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse space, ensuring shelves are stocked, products are properly stored, and inventory is rotated in accordance with established procedures. Oversee volunteers assisting with stocking shelves, organizing storage areas, and maintaining inventory. Monitor inventory levels and promptly communicate shortages, discrepancies, damaged products, or other concerns to the supervisor. Food Pantry Order Fulfillment Oversee and assist volunteers with pulling, packing, and organizing food pantry orders for scheduled pickups and pantry guests who have checked in. Ensure orders are prepared accurately and efficiently to minimize delays and support timely distribution. Coordinate the preparation of advance orders to support efficient daily operations and readiness for the following day's distribution. Oversee and assist with sorting, portioning, and repackaging produce and other bulk food items into appropriate distribution quantities. Warehouse Organization, Food Safety, and Maintenance Maintain clean, safe, and organized pantry storage, shelving, refrigeration, and food preparation areas throughout the workday. Ensure compliance with established food safety procedures, including proper food storage, first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation, temperature monitoring, and required documentation. Oversee and participate in routine cleaning activities, including wiping down surfaces, sweeping, mopping, breaking down cardboard, and removing garbage. Ensure warehouse areas are properly organized, stocked, and cleaned at the end of each shift. Promptly report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns to the supervisor. Volunteer Coordination and Daily Operations Provide daily direction, guidance, and task assignments to volunteers supporting warehouse operations, ensuring their time is used productively and operational priorities are addressed. Monitor volunteer activities to ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently, providing guidance and assistance as needed. Adjust volunteer assignments throughout the shift based on food deliveries, order fulfillment needs, inventory organization, and other operational priorities. Foster a respectful, collaborative, and productive working environment for volunteers and staff. General Operational Support Prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively to support efficient …

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