Food Market Assistant (Part-time)

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness fighting hunger and improving health we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance food recovery and distribution and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith Friendship and Service and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity Selflessness Gentleness Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters (Council) facility in Chamblee GA 74 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs visit our website at

Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.

POSITION SUMMARY

St. Vincent de Paul of Georgia operates a large client choice food market that serves over 1000 households per month to our neighbors in need. Under the direction of the Food Market Manager the Food Market Assistant will work in collaboration with volunteers and staff to support the day-to-day activities of the food market to include distributing food inventory stocking of the market sorting donated food and essential non-food items unloading deliveries training and supervision of volunteers. This is a part time position. Applicants must be available Monday Friday between 8:00 am 2:00 pm and will work 20 25 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Represents the food market in a courteous and professional manner with donors volunteers visitors clients and staff. Answers questions and responds to inquiries while maintaining a high level of respect and dignity for clients.
Receives and unloads food deliveries stocks food market shelves and assembles food boxes.
Assists with the arrangement of food pick-ups when necessary.
Ensures adherence of food handling requirements as established by USDA and GNAP
Conducts housekeeping to assure that work areas meet standards for cleanliness and that areas are organized clean safe and clutter free
Works in a safe manner and complies with all safety rules and procedures.
Maintains clear professional and personal boundaries.
Deescalates and resolves client issues and grievances.
Attends staff and training meetings as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Six (6) months related customer service and/or retail/grocery experience and/or training;
Reliable self-motivated and shows initiative
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Experience in a non-profit environment a plus
Experience with a pallet jack hand truck and forklift strongly desired
Proficiency in Spanish strongly desired
Knowledge of food handling requirements as established by USDA and GNAP preferred
Experience with computers including MicroSoft Outlook and Excel
Strong verbal communication skills; ability to converse with diverse populations
Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based non-profit organization

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to lift carry and reach of items up to 50 pounds
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; lift stoop and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in an in person environment Monday - Friday during normal business hours. He/She may occasionally support special events on nights and weekends.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and background plus benefits including health insurance and 401K retirement plan 401K match STD LTD Life Insurance FSA.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may perform other related duties as may be required.

Learn more about St. Vincent de Paul Georgia at