Bilingual Food Pantry Assistant

Join our team and be part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!    

 As a Food Pantry Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting and implementing CFBNJ’s direct service programs at our Garfield Unity Pantry in Garfield, NJ.  You will provide administrative assistance with record-keeping, reporting, and planning. Additionally, you will be working with neighbors visiting the food pantry and providing stellar customer service.  

What you will do in your role: 

• Ensure the Garfield Unity Pantry continues to provide food as a fully Choice Style Pantry for New Jersey families in need. 

• Greet and support volunteers and neighbor intake, check out and online ordering processes 

• Stock and maintain pantry shelves, including walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. 

• Ensure that all practices are compliant with federal, state, and CFBNJ standards 

• Understand best practices for food pantry operations and equitable service models.  

• Collaborate with other departments to offer service insights to partners, improve wellness outcomes for our neighbors across our service area and implement advertising initiatives for the program. 

• Maintain knowledge and consistently model the policies and procedures of Feeding America’s national office; US & NJ Departments of Agriculture; and state and local government regulations pertaining to food handling, distribution, storage, sanitation, and disposal. 

• Represent and participate in meetings at CFBNJ and occasional external meetings or events. 

Why you will love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.  

• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.  

• Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after one year.  

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs 

• Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly! 

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• High school Diploma or other relevant customer service and administrative experience; previous experience working in retail, specifically a food store or food pantry, a plus 

• Event management experience or community outreach experience 

• Bilingual or multilingual skills (English plus Spanish) are required. 

• Ability to bend, stand, and lift at least 50 lbs. frequently 

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including weekends and evenings to support events 

• Knowledge of Chromebook/Gmail platforms and Microsoft Office Applications 

• Experience working in underserved communities and with people from a variety of backgrounds: diverse client populations, community organizations, government officials, vendors, and staff at all levels 

• Following hiring, must successfully complete and stay up to date with food handling certification. 

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.