Director of Nutrition C-8

CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS • Moorhead, MN

4d • $72,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees all functions related to the smooth functioning of the meal service for the shelter, including the management of inventory and other supplies. Oversees and maintains Food Pantry in Moorhead. Works in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Team, and Team Members as a key member ensuring that tasks and objectives are accomplished with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service, communication, troubleshooting, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, or frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits following CDC guidelines for handwashing & glove use
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records.
• Ability to take initiative and to work both cooperatively with a team and independently.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models.

Nice To Haves

• minimum of 2 years applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Servers, Azure, Windows 10, WordPress CMS, Network Printers, Cloud Management, HTML, CSS, Active Directory, VOIP, Wi-Fi management, .
• Understanding and demonstrated ability to secure data and promote security.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory for food related operations with the Lead Chef, including ordering food and supplies as well as working with the Pantry Lead to keep the food pantry organized with special attention to expiration dates and safe storage conditions.
• Maintains up to date Serve Safe food safety training and certification records.
• Ensures appropriate training and oversight for volunteers preparing and serving food, especially as relates to safe preparation methods and serving temperatures.
• Maintains kitchen certifications and ensures compliance with any recommendations after health inspections.
• Maintains kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s service recommendations and collaborates with CUFH Facilities/Maintenance as needed.
• Works with vendors, suppliers, and 3rd party services.
• Maintains accurate statistics on meals served, sack lunches and food baskets distributed to guests, community members, and former guests.
• Participates in the development of annual budget, goals and needs lists.
• Take the lead on our food scarcity mission; forge relationships with producers, retailers and others to help secure products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree