Food Pantry Associate - Temp

21267 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino CA

Description

Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt Hours: 20-40 hours/week (negotiable) Compensation: $19.61/hour Reports to: Manager of Volunteer Services Job Summary: The Food Pantry Associate is responsible for supporting the West Valley Community Services food pantry and mobile food pantry under the direction of the Manager of Volunteer Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Follow daily setup and take-down procedures. Support and participate in grocery rescue pick-ups for the food pantry. Load and unload groceries from the vans. Stock pantry shelves, and packing bags for distribution to clients. Assist volunteers and staff with the distribution of food to clients. Conduct inventory of stock to ensure the levels are sufficient for the expected number of clients. Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards. Work with the Manager of Volunteer Services to ensure and maintain the effectiveness of the food program. Notify the Manager of Volunteer Services of any needed repairs or services changes. Work with facilities staff as required. This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer his/her services as necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. QUALIFICATIONS High School degree or equivalent. Positive attitude and desire to help WVCS in their mission to provide services in a professional and dignified environment. Strong team orientation, interpersonal and problem solving skills, maturity in judgment and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. Excellent verbal communication skills. Energy, creativity, initiative, pleasant personality, sense of humor and enthusiasm. Understanding of and commitment to West Valley Community Services’ mission, purpose and goals. Ability to remain courteous and respectful of volunteers, clients, members of the community and colleagues at all times. Ability to perform job tasks in a safe manner at all times. Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record Ability to drive agency vehicles as required to accomplish authorized Agency business. As a small organization operating in a very dynamic environment, a significant amount of flexibility and teamwork is required. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to ensure organizational success. ABOUT WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES West Valley Community Services is a nonprofit organization that has been providing safety net services to low income and homeless individuals and families in the west valley region of Santa Clara County for more than 40 years. The mission of West Valley Community Services is to unite the community to fight hunger and homeless. Our work is guided by the vision of a community where every person has food on the table and every person has a roof over their head. At West Valley Community Services, we value: -Compassion – We respond to the needs of others with sensitivity and kindness. -Dignity – We treat everyone with honor and respect. -Integrity – We operate with honesty and strong moral principles. -Service – We bring together the community to help others. -Diversity – We value each individual’s uniqueness. -Ingenuity - We approach our work with creativity and resourcefulness. These values inform the work we do with our clients, our staff, our board members, and the community. West Valley Community Services offers a range of safety net services to clients, including a food pantry, affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, a mobile food pantry, financial coaching, family support, case management, and referral services. We also partner with county agencies to ensure clients have access to public health and food assistance benefits. Our programs target families with children, at-risk youth, seniors, individuals, and disabled adults who are extremely low-income, living on a fixed-income, homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. West Valley Community Services is the only nonprofit agency helping the almost 22,000 men, women, and children living in poverty in the west valley communities of Cupertino, West San Jose, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Los Gatos and the surrounding mountain regions. We provide the most vital and basic human services to the community’s neediest individuals and families. To apply, send a resume with the job title in the subject line to Human Resources