Food Programs Assistant

Join Our Team at The Salvation Army, Hannibal Family Services!

Now Hiring: Part-Time Food Programs Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Hours: 25 hours per week

Pay Rate: $14.50/hour

Make an Impact in Your Community

At The Salvation Army, every role is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a Food Programs Assistant, you'll help ensure that individuals and families in need have access to nutritious food and vital resources.

What You'll Do:

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  Prepare and assist with the delivery of food distributions for clients.

  
  
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  Assist with stocking, organizing, and cleaning the food pantry and shelter kitchen areas.

  
  
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  Label food items according to food safety standards, rotate stock, and remove expired or outdated items.

  
  
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  Follow health department sanitation guidelines, including trash and recycling removal, and report any sanitation concerns (such as pests) to your supervisor.

  
  
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  Accurately record and track all incoming and outgoing food donations and purchases; assist with data entry of pantry applications in SIMS.

  
  
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  Assist in unloading and organizing food donations and purchases.

  
  
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  Instruct, train, and assist volunteers, ensuring adherence to The Salvation Army policies and procedures.

  
  
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  Attend scheduled meetings, Social Services events, and all required trainings.

  
  
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  Maintain confidentiality of client information and follow Safe From Harm guidelines.

  
  
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  Foster a positive work atmosphere through professional, respectful communication with clients, coworkers, and supervisors.

  
  

What We're Looking For:

Education & Certifications:

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  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  
  
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  Food Handler Certification preferred.

  
  

Experience:

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  One (1) year of experience in social services or food programs preferred.

  
  

Skills & Abilities:

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  Team player with the ability to work independently.

  
  
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  Service-oriented and passionate about helping others.

  
  
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  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  
  
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  Knowledge of safe food handling practices.

  
  
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  Valid Driver's License required; must meet The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards.

  
  

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We value the hard work and heart our employees bring every day. To show our appreciation, we offer:

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  Paid Time Off - including vacation, sick days, and holidays

  
  
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  100% Employer-Paid Pension Plan - invest in your future starting today

  
  
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  Paid Training and Professional Development - opportunities for growth and advancement

  
  
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  The Chance to Make a Meaningful Difference - be part of something bigger

  
  

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Our services meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination, while preserving the individual's dignity. We're here to change lives, one at a time.

The Quincy Area Command serves Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby, and Monroe counties in Missouri and Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois as well as transients who have come to our communities and find themselves in a homeless situation. It is the goal of our program to equip our clients with the knowledge and life skills development needed to find employment and suitable, affordable housing that they might become self-sufficient individuals.