Pantry Assistants (Back of House)
Pantry Assistants (Back of House) play a vital role in keeping the food pantry running smoothly and safely. Working behind the scenes, they support the delivery, organisation, and presentation of food to ensure the pantry is well‑stocked, clean, and ready for clients.
In this role, volunteers help unload food deliveries from trucks, move and store stock safely, stack shelves, and sort donated food items. They assist with checking dates and quality, rotating stock, and organising items so they are easy for front‑of‑house volunteers and clients to access.
Back‑of‑house Pantry Assistants also help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly pantry space, including general cleaning tasks and assisting with setup and pack‑down as needed.
Volunteers in this role are reliable, practical, and happy to work as part of a team. They don’t need to be client‑facing but play an essential role in supporting the dignity, efficiency, and success of the pantry service as a whole.
