Commissary Product Selector

Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey is more than just 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.

The Commissary Product Selector plays a vital role in our Commissary kitchen, collaborating closely with the Operations team to select and pack Child Feeding products tailored for daily delivery. In addition to this essential task, you will also assist the production kitchen in creating delicious, high-quality meals for our diverse programs, adhering to our recipes, production procedures, and safety protocols.

What you’ll do in your role : 

• Fosters a positive work environment by engaging in communication and actions that promote constructive interpersonal relationships with customers, the public, colleagues, and management, in alignment with the principles of CFBNJ’s mission.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service abilities along with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ensures the accurate and timely selection of all orders by identifying products and transporting them to staging or loading areas, confirming that all staged items are packed and verified for accuracy.
• Assists in the receipt of ordered food products and supplies from external vendors for the Foodbank, subsequently relocating them to the designated staging and storage areas.
• Participates in the execution of daily, weekly, and monthly inventories for Child Feeding, Trinitas, and community impact meals.
• Maintains the daily cleanliness and organization of dry and cold storage areas in compliance with ServSafe food safety standards.
• Creates an educational atmosphere for students participating in the program and volunteers assisting in the staging areas.
• Possesses the ability to operate a variety of cooking and packaging equipment to meet production needs.
• Prepares ingredients by adhering to recipes, which includes slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing; adjusting seasonings; verifying taste; and packaging meals accordingly.
• Responsible for monitoring the quality of food throughout the production process.

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ : 

• Opportunity for Impact: At CFBNJ, your work drives meaningful changes. Just last year, we provided over 90 million meals and 35 million pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors in need.
• Wellness that Works for You: Rooted in our culture of caring, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Professional Development: Grow your career through our Learning Lab, with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources. We also offer tuition assistance and certificate reimbursement for job-related training to support continuous growth.
• Recognition and Belonging: We celebrate great work and grow inspiration with Bonusly, our peer-recognition platform, and foster community through employee resource groups to create space to uplift voices and strength connections
• Retirement Planning: Plan confidently for your future in our 401(k) program, including a 4% company match after one year of service.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role :

• Possession of a ServSafe® certification or an equivalent program in safe food handling, or a demonstrated commitment to obtain such certification.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively manage multiple tasks while functioning both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Experience in food handling and food inventory management, showcasing strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; a high level of energy and adaptability are essential.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack.

Pay Transparency : The salary range for this position is an hourly rate of $21.00-$28.41. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

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), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.