Hourly Pooled - Food Pantry Assistant

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JOB TITLE:  

Food Pantry Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:   

This position will help with daily operations of running the Food Pantry while assisting the Food Pantry Student Coordinator and the Food Security Coordinator. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Stock food, inventory food, assist patrons visiting pantry, keep pantry clean, assist with ordering and unloading deliveries, and other duties as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

Help with outreach in promoting Food Pantry and Pokes Center for Community Resources around UW campus.

Assist with other programs within the Pokes Center for Community Resources when needed.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Adaptability
• Ability to Learn
• Service Orientation
• Work Standards
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Current UW student with minimum 2.5 GPA.

Availability during Food Pantry hours, currently Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.  Please indicate schedule of availability in cover letter or resume.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Food service sanitation techniques and regulations.
• Effective personal hygiene.
• Move objects weighing up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Follow routine written and oral instructions.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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