Food Pantry Associate - Part Time; -N

Food Pantry Associate - Part Time;

-N

57-10 Beach Channel Dr, Arverne, NY 11692, USA

• Operate and provide services (assessment, collection of data, dissemination of food etc.) at Agency operated food pantries.
• Order food for Agency operated pantries ensuring that proper percentage of fresh produce, milk and whole grains. Make every effort to purchase fresh, whole food in place of processed food. Accept order shipments upon arrival, check for contaminated or spoiled foods, label boxes with date of arrival and pack shelves in accordance with HPNAP FIFO (first in-first out) method to reduce the possibility of spoilage or expired food at Agency operated sites.
• Conduct guided trips to the green markets to provide food pantry guests access to locally grown produce.
• Adhere to all the administrative and data collection activities at Agency operated food pantries required to comply with contractual obligations with HPNAP, including maintenance and timely submission of food pantry network statistics.
• Regularly meet with supervisor to plan program enhancement activities such as educational and nutritional workshops.
• Facilitate events working in conjunction with Food Pantry Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or HS diploma plus an additional 5 years’ experience in related field
• Valid driver's license, proof of department of motor vehicles driving history, 3 years of current driving experience with no more than one moving violation in the previous 24 months (2 years), and no driving while intoxicated convictions.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate preferred
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, & climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Able to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to transport necessary supplies to and from locations as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) as assigned.

• We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical,
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

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57-10 Beach Channel Dr, Arverne, NY 11692, USA