Food Shelf Assistant - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Position Summary

The Salvation Army St. Paul Citadel Corps is Doing the Most Good by providing holistic, person-centered services to individuals and families in need. In addition to worship services and pastoral care, services include short and long-term case management; food, clothing, utility, rent, and housing support; and connections to community partners.

The Food Shelf Assistant supports food shelf operations by distributing food, managing inventory, handling donations, and maintaining cleanliness. This role ensures accurate record-keeping, compliance with health standards, and proper storage of all donations while providing excellent customer service to participants.

$17/hour, 15 hours/week

401 West 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102

Please also note that this position is grant funded and is a 1yr term.

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

• Stocking and Storage (45%): Process, store, stock, and rotate food donations and other gifts-in-kind properly.
• Donation Handling (40%): Drive, load, and unload food and other in-kind donations.
• Food Distribution (5%): Distribute food boxes to participants while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Inventory Management (5%): Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of incoming and outgoing food and supplies.
• Food Shelf Maintenance (5%): Keep the food shelf clean and organized, ensuring compliance with health department and food bank standards.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in food pantry or food service.
• Must pass background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, be at least 18 years of age, and meet MVR requirements.

Competencies

• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures.
• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity when dealing with confidential information.
• Dependable, honest, and diligent work ethic.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Business casual environment; not eligible for remote work.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and participants.

Driving/Travel Requirements

• Drive agency vehicles locally to transport food and other in-kind donations.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its mission.

This job description is not all-inclusive and is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. A supervisor may assign additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks as needed.