Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition

Upward Bound House, one of the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition’s member agencies, is currently advertising two job opportunities which need to be filled right away!

For more information about Upward Bound House, visit the link on our Membership page.  The job descriptions for the two open positions are below.

JOB TITLE:                           Driver / Assistant

 SUPERVISED BY:                Food Pantry Coordinator

 SUMMARY OF DUTIES:   Reporting to the Food Pantry Coordinator, the Driver / Assistant will ensure reliable regular pick-ups of donations for Upward Bound House’s Food Pantry Programs.  The position will also assist the Food Pantry Coordinator in the general operations of the Food Pantry. Must have recent DMV printout of driving record and proof of own insurance.  This is a part-time position, two hours daily (M-F), with approximate hours 1:30pm-3:30pm. 

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide reliable, regular daily food pick ups from food donors;
• Transportation of food to UBH sites;
• Assist with the loading / unloading, stocking, inventorying and distribution of food and supplies.
• Other special projects, as needed.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of working with at risk and/or a challenging population is desired.  Must be a people person, with a great attitude.  Bi-lingual speaker preferred (Spanish / English).  Excellent driving record.

 COMPENSATION:  $11.55 / hour.

 To apply, please submit a resume. Applications should be emailed to maquiano@upwardboundhouse.org    No phone calls please.

Upward Bound House is an equal opportunity employer.

 

JOB TITLE:                           Food Pantry Assistant

 SUPERVISED BY:                Food Pantry Coordinator

 SUMMARY OF DUTIES:   Reporting to the Food Pantry Coordinator, the Food Pantry Assistant will support the general operations of the Food Pantry and coordination of food services. May also be required to periodically pick up and drop off food and/or supplies Must have a recent DMV printout and proof of own insurance.  Part-time position 4 hours daily (M-F), with approximate hours 4:00 pm-8:00 pm (M-F).

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare and plan monthly menus;
• Daily set-up of prepared meals (evening);
• Oversight of food service, which may involve volunteer coordination;
• Clean up after food service (containers, serving items, tables, floors, kitchen, etc);
• Maintain kitchen and surrounding areas clean (sweeping, mopping, cleaning refrigerator and sanitizing);
• Prepare for and set up morning meals (‘grab-n-go’ continental breakfast);
• Assist with the loading / unloading, stocking, inventorying and distribution;
• Attend on going various trainings (food safety and handling classes);
• Assist in providing educational information regarding basic nutrition to clients;
• Other special projects, as needed.

 Qualifications:

Computer literate, knowledge of Excel helpful. Knowledge of working with at risk and/or a challenging population is also desired.  Must be a people person, with a great attitude.  Bi-lingual speaker preferred (Spanish / English).  Excellent driving record.

 COMPENSATION:  $11.55 / hour.

 To apply, please submit a resume. Applications should be emailed to maquiano@upwardboundhouse.org    No phone calls please.

Upward Bound House is an equal opportunity employer.