• Job Description

  Req#: 559251

  Title: Seasonal Food Team Member

  Department: Food Program

  Supervisor: Food Inventory and Fleet Manager, Food Client Services Manager

  Starting Salary: 21.64/hr - Seasonal

  On Site Requirement: Frequently

  Expected Start Date: October 15, 2024 - January 15, 2025

  The Seasonal Food Team Members are responsible for the distribution of food during our Holiday Helpings season. This role is essential to the success of the program and ensuring that our neighbors have access to high quality food. The Seasonal Role is a flexible role whose responsibilities could change each day based on the needs of the program, but will include moving inventory, breaking down boxes and trash removal, working with community members to choose their groceries and supporting volunteers. This position will be full-time 8-4 Monday - Friday.

  Essential Responsibilities:

  • Distribute food in an efficient and equitable manner.

  • Assist in all aspects of food distribution and be available to work in any area as needed

  including but not limited to:

  • Working with and for community members as they visit our centers
  • Walking with community members through the pantry, including assisting with bagging their groceries
  • Supporting the mobile delivery team by traveling to a location for distribution
  • Bagging produce for grocery orders
  • Breaking down trash and cardboard
  • Keeping accurate electronic records of distribution
  • Passing food to delivery drivers once orders are completed
  • Working alongside volunteers and donors
  • Moving inventory which would require lifting up to 50lbs
  • Ensure quality food distribution

  Additional Responsibilities:

  • Gain basic understanding of food programs at Bread for the City in order to answer questions;

  • Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required;

  • Stay up to date with organizational internal communication;

  • Maintain good hygiene due to the nature of food distribution;

  • Perform other duties as assigned, understanding the flexible nature of the program and

  organization.

  Requirements:

  Drivers License preferred;

  Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or Amharic preferred;

  Ability to work with limited supervision;

  Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced work environment that centers community experience;

  Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularly; 50lbs occasionally;

  Ability to stand for up to 9 hours;

  Ability to work with a diverse staff and community;

  Familiarity with non-profit work, public benefit programs and knowledge of hunger and poverty;

  issues helpful;

  Commitment to working with and for people experiencing food insecurity;

  Ability to work in a professional and collaborative manner, alongside volunteers and staff

  Must be fully vaccinated, and stay up to date on vaccination requirements.

  Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

  
  

  To apply:
  You must complete an application through Bread for the City’s ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on " Seasonal Food Team Member" " position. Then select "apply" at the top right hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications through this online application process. Your application will not be considered complete unless it includes a cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls.

• About the company

  Providing food, clothing, medical care, legal counsel, and comprehensive social services to DC's low-income residents.

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