Pantry Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Arrive promptly at 9:00 AM Wednesday to Friday.
• Plan Pantry intake and ministry from 9:30 am-11:30 am and 11:30 three days a week.
• Follow all rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious on food expiration dates.
• Ensure the Pantry is properly stocked and that there is a sufficient amount of regular staple food items to meet the needs and demands of the program.
• Responsible for storing and rotating food properly and safely.
• Maintain pantry cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, and all equipment.
• Check that all food storage spaces are organized.
• Prepare order to be done via Food Bank based on budget availability.
• Connect with donors and stores to solicit donations in cash, grants, and GIK.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the Soup Kitchen staff person on food orders to the Regional Food Bank for the Food Bank.
• Aid in maintaining statistics and track client services for distribution to; Salvation Army, HPNAP, OSP, UW/EF&SP, Food Pantries, etc. including assisting in tracking in-kind donations.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and statistics for all reports.
• Report equipment problems to immediate supervisor.
• Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.
• Ensure that Pantry program is well maintained and in compliance with The Salvation Army and regulatory agency standards to the maximum extent possible.
• Assist in monitoring timely submission, accuracy, and appropriateness of responses for all required reports for the Pantry program, regulatory agency inspections, and follow-up on implementation of corrective actions.
• Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces daily.
• Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.
• Assist in other duties at the request of the Corps Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.
• Safe Serv certification preferred.