Backup Pantry Coordinator

Iron County Care & Share•Cedar City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Backup Pantry Coordinator is a dual-position depending on daily needs. This position is responsible for operation of the Food Pantry including maintaining adequate inventory, maintaining records and working with community partners to collect food donations. Additionally, this position is responsible for answering phone calls, assisting our clients with registrations and checking them in to receive their food as well as accepting incoming donations. Whenever possible, you will coordinate with the other pantry team members to ensure the storeroom is stocked, assist with compiling bags and boxes, support data entry, weighing of distributed items, and other tasks/projects as assigned. The Pantry Coordinator reports directly to the Warehouse/Pantry Manager. Shifts include: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday, or shorter hours as needed. Must be flexible for special needs, projects and food drives. The Pantry Coordinator must be able to maintain a professional relationship with all clients.

Requirements

Be dependable and responsive
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with employees and volunteers
Be computer literate with good data entry skills
Have an understanding and empathy for those who suffer the conditions of poverty and homelessness
Possess a sense of community and understand the importance of team building through networking
Be able to work independently and proactively after training period
Be able to multitask and work under pressure and through distraction
Be able to lift 50 lbs and remain on feet for most of the shift
Have or be able to get a valid Utah driver's license upon hire
Have or be able to get a food handler's permit upon hire
Pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Flexible for special needs, projects and food drives
Consistent availability to work Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are flexible for emergencies or times a customer needs extra assistance

Responsibilities

Greet clients and community members coming into pantry
Field questions from clients and community members
Assist clients with registration and visits
Weigh out boxes and pantry bags and document weights appropriately
Restock Pantry when time permits
Make boxes and pantry bags
Make sure all clients are following directions and abiding by the rules
Responsible for recording statistics about daily donations
Assist with sorting, weighing, shelving food donations received
Under the direction of the W/P Manager Assist in supervising staff or volunteers assisting in this task
Responsible for safety and OSHA requirements being met in the warehouse facility
Inform Pantry Manager of any significant events and changes related to his/her responsibilities and duties as the Pantry Coordinator
Inform the Pantry Manager of anything that could affect operational effectiveness or public opinion towards ICCS
Work to ensure open lines of communication and cooperation are maintained with other ICCS employees and volunteers