Food Service Associate

Food Bank Associate

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.