Student Worker- Food Pantry

Job Duties

1. Receiving and Sorting Donations

• Unload deliveries or donations from individuals and Maryland Food Bank
• Inspect food items for quality and expiration dates
• Organize food in upstairs and downstairs storage areas

2. Stocking and Organizing

• Place food on shelves or in storage areas in an orderly, accessible manner
• Rotate stock to ensure older items are used first (FIFO: First In, First Out)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in storage and distribution areas

3. Customer Service

• Greet and assist students with respect and sensitivity
• Verify student's eligibility
• Monitor usage of Student Pantry Storeroom in accordance with the pantry's policy
• Maintain a welcoming environment upstairs and downstairs

4. Administrative Tasks

• Maintain records of food inventory
• Report shortages or logistical issues to supervisors
• Keep community resources information up to date and easily accessible

5. Communication and Teamwork

• Coordinate with other employees and volunteers
• Provide updates or feedback to pantry coordinators
• Coordinate promotional and outreach efforts
• Be cross-trained in Student Activities and other offices to provide support as needed

Special Skills Needed

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Prior experience in a grocery store or food pantry a plus
• Familiarity with campus and community resources helpful
• Comfortable using technology
• Self-directed and able to work with little oversight
• Able to lift heavy boxes

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A positive and friendly attitude
• An eagerness to help others
• Good communication skills
• A proven record of reliability
• Ability to speak Spanish or experience using Google Translate
• The ability to keep information confidential

Work Schedule:

The hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These hours may be divided among multiple Student Workers.

Applicants must be available to work at least one day per week during the designated hours (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). Please apply only if your availability meets this requirement.

MUST BE A CURRENT HCC STUDENT FOR THE FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 SEMESTERS.

MUST BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 6 CREDITS.

UNLESS FIRST-SEMESTER STUDENT, MUST HAVE ATTAINED A 2.0 SEMESTER GPA DURING THE LAST SEMESTER ATTENDED.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is considered open until filled. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled and considered closed.

The College seeks to hire the best qualified candidate for each position. To support this philosophy and objective, the Human Resource Department provides a process to allow for a comprehensive search of candidates, inclusive of internal and external applicants.