Pantry Worker - Part-Time

Job Summary:

To operate and maintain the food pantry, provide crisis assistance with grocery items to those in need. Keep supplies on hand, prepare orders, keep records, distribute food, recruit and oversee volunteers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily food orders for distribution.
• Answer phone regarding food pantry issues.
• Be on hand when food arrives and check all items for usability, and stock shelves.
• Carry in food, as help is required.
• Keep daily records i.e. volunteer and daily disbursement sheets.
• Pick up food from donors, Food Bank or from stores as necessary.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Maintain pantry by utilizing a regular cleaning schedule.
• Take out pantry garbage.
• Maintain pantry equipment and alert supervisor for maintenance immediately.
• Actively communicate with the supervisor regarding shortages, special needs, etc.
• Treat clients with respect, dignity and firmness with regards to the pantry rules.
• Maintain regular communication with regular donors i.e. church secretaries.
• Contact donors as needed to keep pantry supplies by calling on schools, and assist supervisor with development of new donors.
• Recruit, provide orientation, schedule and provide assistance for volunteers.
• Assist supervisor with media opportunities, speaking opportunities, public meetings, and community networking.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:

• High school / General education diploma.
• Ability to accept instructions and apply them in a logical and responsible manner and to make productive us of unsupervised time.
• Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socioeconomic, emotional, physical and spiritual backgrounds and the ability to work within a team concept and the philosophy of the agency mission.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Prefer prior experience driving a food-truck

Catholic Charities is proud of its 90-plus year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Our services include, but are not limited to counseling, independent living, family preservation services, food/clothing distribution, and crisis assistance. Every year, thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

Please visit https://cc.dio.org/ to learn more about our history, mission, and our vast array of "Continuum of Care".

***Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support, and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.