Food Pantry Assistant
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory | |
17.00 | |
United States, Washington, Vancouver | |
Oct 14, 2024 | |
Description
Position: Food Pantry Assistant Status: Regular Part-time/Non-Exempt Supervisor: Family Services Manager Department Head: Business Administrator Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. General Statement: Employees will be seen by the public as representing The Salvation Army and its mission. Each one is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the Army's mission and purpose. Qualifications: Education and/or experience that enhances the ability to work with distressed and marginalized populations. Motivated to work with people in poverty. Willingness to function as a team player. Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrate a variety of competent computer skills. Have a valid drivers' license/insurance and be willing to sign organizational documents necessary for driving company vehicles. Job Description: The food pantry assistant position is key in the delivery of all food-related services. The daily work includes client intake, data entry, preparing the pantry for shoppers, preparing food orders, managing inventory, keeping a safe, organized workspace, creating a welcoming/positive workplace environment, and working alongside pantry volunteers. Responsibilities:
Seasonal Duties: This position is responsible for proper and appropriate preparation and distribution of all Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes. Support others in the intake and distribution of all holiday assistance. Physical Capabilities Required
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. Other duties may be requested or assigned within the employee's capabilities and what is found to be moral, ethical, and legal to both employee and employer. "The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds." Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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