Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant-Funded)

Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker – Part‑Time (Grant‑Funded) Kennedy‑King College Kennedy‑King College is seeking two Part‑Time Healthy Market Food Pantry Workers. Reporting to the Basic Needs Student Support Specialist, the Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant‑Funded) performs operational and manual tasks related to receiving, shelving, and organizing packaged and refrigerated food products as well as fresh produce for distribution to students, CCC personnel, and the surrounding community. The Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant‑Funded) assists the supervisor in maintaining food inventory records; prepares food orders for submission to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) to re‑stock pantry; and maintains records on the number of individuals participating in the Healthy Market Food Pantry. Performs related duties as required. NOTE: Position is expected to occasionally work outside of normally scheduled hours to accommodate GCFD food deliveries. Duties and Responsibilities Manual/Operations Tasks Work as part of a team to stock and organize the food pantry with packaged and refrigerated food and fresh produce to help alleviate the food insecurity challenges of students. Receive food deliveries from GCFD, load boxes from pallets onto a dolly, move/push the loaded dolly to the pantry site, and unload and unpack food items for shelving and storage. Organize and store received goods on shelves, refrigerator, or freezer in compliance with Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) food safety standards and check expiration dates. Re‑pack bulk food and produce as needed and organize assorted food items into individual/family packages, boxes, or tote bags for distribution and pick‑up. Organize and prepare for food distribution events, informing janitors on where to set up tables and move heavy/large items and storage containers to designated event space and area. Work with student workers and volunteers to organize, move, and carry lightweight food items to tables to provide access to students and guests. Participate in returning leftover food products to storage following an event, moving items into storage bins, boxes, and refrigerated appliances. Check and verify participants complete the one‑time Client Enrollment at The Greater Chicago Food Depository form. Customer Service/Clerical Register and check‑in Healthy Market participants; ensure guidelines for number of visits per month are followed; maintain confidentiality of personal information shared by students. Greet guests and distribute food to those eligible within the community at large and to those in need of emergency food assistance. Respond to information requests regarding the Healthy Market Pantry received in person, via phone, and email. Distribute flyers and help publicize food distribution events to encourage student participation in the Healthy Food Market. Adhere to cleaning, storage, and food safety protocols for pantry operations. Assist in maintaining food inventory records and placing food orders with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Provide orientation and guidance to student workers and volunteers as required. Participate in on‑site enrollment events each semester for GCFD services. Obtain and maintain a Food Handler Certificate. Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the job such as lifting, carrying, and moving of lightweight items. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent (such as HiSET or GED). Some food pantry or clerical work experience desirable. Must obtain a Food Services Sanitation Manager Certificate from an approved training program within 60 days of hire. Must be courteous with good customer service skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to stock and distribute food items efficiently and timely. Ability to maintain records and perform data entry. Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Physical Requirements The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires lifting, bending, carrying, unloading, and moving of food items. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. in the performance of duties. Salary: $17.00 – $23.66 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Benefits information can be found at We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr