Food Pantry Assistant

Purpose: Help clients select items needed from the food pantry.

Location: The food pantry in the Mission of Hope at 1700 B Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Reports to: Will Torrey, Michael Johnson

Dress Code: Casual (Prohibited clothing items include: anything with excessive holes, offensive/inappropriate/drug-related/gang-related language or logos, excessively short skirts/shorts, excessively low-cut shirts)

Time Commitment: Shifts are from 1:00PM – 4:00PM on weekdays; 1:00PM – 3:00PM on Saturdays. Please let us know at least one day in advance when you plan to come in.

Responsibilities:

• Walk with clients through the food pantry, helping select items as needed

• Ensure clients select the approved number of items

• Bag selected items for clients, help carry bags out the door if needed

• Reshelf and stock items as needed

• Identify/track specific items we need, report list of items at the end of shift to Kelli Hansen in Room 202

Additional skills/qualifications: Must be friendly, respectful, and willing to work with others. Must be dependable, adaptable to change, and eager to complete tasks with a smile. Any experience in retail/grocery stores a plus, but not required.

If interested, please feel free to reach out to Kelli Hansen at [email protected]