Pantry Assistant

Pantry Assistant Position Information Campus: Union College of Union County, NJ – Cranford, Plainfield, and Elizabeth locations. Department: Dean of Students. Employment type: Part-time. General Description Responsible for assisting in the coordination and daily operations of the Union College campus food pantries. This position supports pantry staff, maintains inventory, assists with distributing and stocking donations, and upholds pantry standards and guidelines. Responsibilities Assist with the daily operation of the food pantry locations on the Cranford, Plainfield and Elizabeth campuses. Check students in and out for each visit based on established pantry guidelines. Support students who visit the pantry and enforce pantry policies and procedures. Oversee the upkeep of the pantry to ensure safety and cleanliness. Assist with unloading, stocking, and storing food deliveries and donations. Support the pickup and fulfillment of food donations and orders. Manage pantry inventory and report supply concerns to the Coordinator as needed. Provide support for pantry-themed programs and workshops, including regular produce distributions. Education and Experience Education Requirements: High School Diploma required. Experience: Prior food service and/or customer service experience is preferred. Competencies and Skills Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and staff. Commitment to student service and a diverse population. Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 30 pounds. Physical Demands and Work Environment This position is normally performed in an interior work environment. Some physical effort is required, including lifting/moving up to 30 pounds. Some travel may be required. Salary $18.00 per hour. Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. This institution is an EEO / AAP Employer / Protected Veteran / Disabled. Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general features of the position and is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and qualifications. Management reserves the right to assign or re-assign duties as needed. Terms of Employment Part-time hours not to exceed 25 per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekend, and extended hours may be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on- and off-campus sites as needed. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless exempted. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Choices: Public Job Posting on UCC.edu; Internal Job Posting; Personal Referral; Agency Referral; Print Advertisement/Publication; LinkedIn; Facebook; NJ.com; HigherEdJobs.com; HERC.org; Other Website Not Listed; Other Source Not Listed

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