Culinary Receiving & Inventory Coordinator (For INTERNAL candidates only)

The San Antonio Food Bank INC•San Antonio, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This skilled individual-contributor role is an extension of the Community Kitchen and is responsible for the end-to-end receiving and storage of goods moving into and out of the Community Kitchen warehouse. The coordinator assists with inventory management, ensures products are appropriately allocated and organized, and reports to Kitchen Managers while receiving day-to-day direction from Kitchen Leads. Assigned shifts may vary, including early mornings and occasional weekends as needed. The role is safety sensitive and subject to drug screening, and requires obtaining ServSafe Certification within the employer-established timeframe.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in basic math.
Prior experience with material handling equipment and general warehousing.
Ability to independently follow an order selection process accurately.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
General knowledge of warehouse safety.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work proficiently across multiple kitchen stations and recognize food safety and quality requirements.
Ability to obtain required ServSafe certification within the employer-established timeframe.
Ability to work early mornings and maintain schedule flexibility during the hours of 4 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; regularly bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
Ability to use fine manipulation and near visual acuity.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management and inventory management software.
Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a clear driving record.
Material handling and forklift certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and sign off on incoming freight and deliveries from broad-line distributors, specialized vendors, and the San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB).
Assist SAFB delivery drivers with loading and unloading and serve as the primary dock contact for hands-on loading and unloading operations using appropriate material handling equipment.
Expedite the breakdown and storage of perishable items to ensure received goods do not exceed critical temperature control points.
Measure and record temperatures of incoming cold-chain items and maintain daily temperature logs for walk-in coolers and freezers, submitting them monthly.
Enforce First In – First Out (FIFO) protocols across storage zones.
Weigh, categorize, and log discarded or spoiled food and non-food items, and submit completed waste documentation to management monthly.
Break down mixed vendor pallets and consolidate like items into designated storage areas.
Label, date, and categorize food and non-food supplies upon storage.
Construct, wrap, and stage pallets for the next day's distribution, checking builds against delivery ticket quantities for accuracy.
Maintain accurate, real-time inventory counts of food ingredients, kitchen staples, and non-food supplies using standard systems.
Maintain a clean, regulatory-compliant environment across kitchen spaces, warehouses, worktables, tools, and heavy equipment in accordance with local health department requirements.
Follow and promote a clean-as-you-go policy to reduce safety hazards, cross-contamination risks, and clutter.
Complete end-of-shift closing procedures.
Communicate status, shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, and unfinished tasks to the Kitchen Lead or Kitchen Manager.
Work respectfully with colleagues, volunteers, interns, and trainees, and follow safety, attendance, uniform, and workplace conduct standards.
Support emergency and disaster feeding, special events, and other essential SAFB operations as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.