Job Description – Pantry Assistant

AGENCY: Founded in 1978, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Inc. (JFS Orlando) is a nonprofit human services organization with the mission to provide services to stabilize individuals and families in crisis and enhance the quality of life across generations to all members of the Central Florida community, regardless of religion, race/ethnicity, gender, age, or ability.

PROGRAM: The Pearlman Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing hunger or food insecurity.

POSITION: JFS Orlando is seeking a Pantry Assistant to assist with the day-to-day operation of the Pearlman Food Pantry. This is a non-exempt, full-time position, totaling 34 hours per week, with benefits. Please note, this position requires heavy lifting.

SCHEDULE: The schedule for this position will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with a 30-minute (unpaid) lunch break each day.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Drive agency van to pick up food donations from grocers or donors.

*Receive and process weekly food order delivery and community food donations.

*Stock pantry and rotate food items according to first-in, first-out model.

*Maintain pantry inventory and conduct quarterly inventory count.

*Prepare bags of food for distribution to clients.

*Provide food assistance to clients.

*Collect and enter programmatic data.

*Maintain pantry documentation.

*Assist with front office coverage and/or administrative tasks, as needed.

*Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

*Due to the nature of our business, immunizations must be up to date.

*High school diploma or equivalent required.

*Valid driver’s license required.

*Driving record should not contain any significant violations/infractions.

*Driving experience with large vehicles preferred.

*Two years of nonprofit, grocery, or warehouse experience preferred.

*Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

For consideration, send a cover letter and resume outlining skills and experience in Word or PDF format to hr@jfsorlando.org. No phone calls please.

JFS Orlando is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.