Pantry Operator Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire

Pantry Operator The Community Kitchen, Inc. 37 Mechanic Street, Keene, NH 03431

Title:

Pantry Operator Reports to: Pantry Manager I. Organizational Overview The Community Kitchen was established in Keene, NH in 1983 to ensure that everyone in the community would enjoy the basic human dignity of having access to enough food to eat. For forty years, the organization has offered our neighbors hot meals and take-home groceries along with fellowship, resources referrals, education, and advocacy in support of food security for all. Our current programs, serving the Monadnock Region, are Hot Meals, Pantry, Mobile Food Pantry, Gleaning, and Advocacy. II. Mission, Vision, Values Our mission: The Community Kitchen strives to provide nutritious meals and groceries; to educate and empower our guests, community, and partners; and to be a leading advocate to strengthen food security in the Monadnock Region.

Our vision:

All people in the Monadnock Region are able to access healthy and nutritious food to provide for themselves and their families.

Our values:

Dignity

• Everyone is treated with respect, empathy, non-judgment, and confidentiality. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion; Integrity
• We earn trust with reliability, consistency, high standards, and quality work; Teamwork
• With positivity, helpfulness, interdependence, and solidarity, we work together, within our organization and beyond, to achieve our mission; and Sustainability
• We will achieve a sustainable business and lasting impact on community food security with adaptability, resourcefulness, and innovation.

III. The Role Responsible for assisting in the efficient execution of the Pantry Program within TCK, for the execution of the Mobile Pantry and Resource Fair program, assisting the Operations Director in the program’s development, providing respectful and confidential service to clients, and providing partner pantries with supplies as needed. IV. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assist Pantry Manager in routine operations of the food pantry, including training and aiding volunteers, managing weekly menus, general inventory. With the Pantry Manager, this position is responsible for monitoring facility equipment, supply levels, routine upkeep and cleanliness of the facility. Knowledge of our software systems, food systems and reporting structures is expected. Ability to stand in as Manager in the Pantry Manager’s absence. Any other duties necessary for the general operation and success of The Community Kitchen. V. Reporting Relationships Pantry Operators report to the Pantry Manager. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. VI. Requirements Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, sit or stand for long periods, and work in extreme temperatures Ability to follow directions and carry out multi-step organizing routines regularly Excellent customer service skills Attention to detail and ability to learn new systems and standards. Driver’s license and a clean driving record is required Please note, the above job description describes the general nature, tasks, responsibilities, and level of work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility, duty, and skill required for the position. The Community Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person