Working at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We embrace diversity through a supportive, creative, and inclusive work environment where each employee has the opportunity for personal and professional development.
We look for candidates who care deeply about our mission and who value:
- Teamwork
Everyone’s contribution is important. We place the mission of the Food Bank first and, as individuals or in teams, work together toward that end. We consult with each other and make decisions as a group. We hold each other accountable for our actions. - Communication
We communicate information, ideas, and decisions regularly and clearly. We provide feedback, internally and external to the organization, in a candid, constructive manner. - Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity, recognizing that upholding the public trust requires the highest standards of moral conduct. - Service
We make every effort to provide superior service to our clients, member agencies, and donors. - Equality
We treat our clients, volunteers and each other with fairness, courtesy, respect and compassion while fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust. - Understanding
We believe in treating all individuals with tolerance and understanding. - Unity
We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve by fostering partnerships and working with other agencies in collaboration.
Career Opportunities
Class B Driver (Fairfield)
Drivers play a key role in the implementation of quality control standards regarding products to be picked up and transported. This position is responsible for driving the Mobile Food Pharmacy truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, transporting boxed staples, fruits, and vegetables to and from specified destinations. This position is highly physical with much heavy lifting and requires extensive enthusiastic interaction with the public and with other staff members.
Food Purchasing Manager
As a key member of the Operations department team, the Food Purchasing Manager develops and maintains relationships with food manufacturers, brokers and wholesalers on Food Bank’s behalf to procure nutrient dense food at the lowest price possible.
Warehouse Associate (Concord)
Warehouse Associates are an integral part of the Food Bank’s operations team. This position performs general warehouse duties that include shipping, receiving, distribution to member agencies, and general facilities and equipment maintenance.
Warehouse Supervisor (Fairfield)
This position supervises the day-to-day operations of the Food Bank’s Solano warehouse team and operations, as well as organizes and maintains inventory and storage areas.
