Family Assistance | Temporary Pantry Associate

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

Responsible for day-to-day pantry oversight, coordination and organization that includes collecting donations, submitting purchase orders and stocking shelves at the pantry. This position is also responsible for completing routine data entry and submitting monthly food collection and distribution reports. The ability to manage a budget and work with volunteers is essential.

What you Deliver

• Accept food donations and load, unload, sort, and bag groceries for food distribution.
• Pick-up bags from Red Barrels at grocery stores when necessary.
• Stock shelves in food pantry. Order food from Houston Food Bank and other vendors if necessary.
• Break down bulk food items into family-size servings.
• Perform routine data entry to track food purchased, collected, and distributed.
• Complete reports to monitor distribution including Temperature Log.
• Supervise volunteers working in the food pantry stocking area.
• Keep pantry coolers, equipment & property neat and clean, both in and outside the building daily.
• Perform maintenance and safety checklist monthly.
• Performing other duties as assigned such as participating in staff retreats, meetings, United Way events, and assisting with special organization projects/events.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED

• Two (2) years of experience in building services or related field

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

   

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Ability to effectively work with all levels of staff:  line staff, senior management, and volunteers.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Proficient in computer usage and office products.

• Ability to work with diverse populations in crisis situations.

   

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.  Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.