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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Jewish Community Services (JCS) is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations through a variety of social service programs. One of their key initiatives is the Food Security Programs team, which works tirelessly to ensure that individuals and families facing food insecurity have reliable access to nourishing meals. Among the important resources that JCS offers is the Kosher Food Pantry program, which caters to the dietary needs of community members requiring kosher food. This pantry not only provides food assistance but also maintains cultural and religious respect by offering kosher-certified products.
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Job Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work public health human services or related field preferred
- Experience working with economically vulnerable populations seniors and volunteers preferred
- Food Safety Manager Certificate required at time of hire or within 30 days
- Ability to lift carry and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods during pantry operations and volunteer supervision
- Ability to bend kneel reach and perform repetitive tasks associated with stocking shelves and packing food orders
- Ability to navigate storage areas including reaching high shelves and working in walk-in cooler and freezer environments
- Ability to operate hand trucks dollies or similar equipment to move bulk food items safely
- Ability to maintain physical stamina across a full workday in a fast-paced high-activity environment
Job Qualifications
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in social work public health human services or a related field is preferred
- Experience working with economically vulnerable populations seniors and volunteers preferred
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn kosher certification symbols (hechshers)
- Food Safety Manager Certificate required at time of hire or to be obtained within 30 days
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Job Duties
- Order food and coordinate delivery or pickup from the RI Community Food Bank and various vendors
- Arrange pickup of donated foods at collection sites including temples and schools
- Maintain pantry storeroom freezers and refrigerators in compliance with Department of Health standards
- Keep daily temperature logs for freezers and refrigerators
- Organize food and dry storage areas using FIFO principles
- Track inventory and customer statistics using pantry software
- Report statistics monthly to the RI Community Food Bank through their portal
- Maintain and renew the Food Service license through the Department of Health
- Follow all agency purchasing policies and procedures
- Take requests from homebound pantry recipients by phone prior to delivery day
- Coordinate the packing and delivery of food to homebound clients
- Follow up on client well-being concerns and make referrals as appropriate
- Recruit train and schedule volunteers for pantry responsibilities including food delivery and produce bagging
- Supervise one part-time staff member and multiple volunteers during pantry operations
- Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to volunteers during service
- Participate in budget development and track all expenses to ensure budget compliance
- Support grant writing efforts maintain statistics and assist in completing outcome reports for grantors
- Assist the JCS development team in supporting donor relationship-building and volunteer success
- Function as an active member of JCS’s Food Security Programs team participating in team meetings and program development efforts
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Food Security Programs department to share knowledge and maintain consistent service standards
- Provide occasional support to other food security sites when program needs require cross-coverage
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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