Food Bank Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Aberdeen, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Coordinator, the Food Bank Coordinator oversees the operations of the Food Bank, including but not limited to recruiting, training, and coordination of volunteers, purchasing, restocking, ordering, preparing food, overseeing costs and quality control, coordination of food deliveries, monthly statistics, and reports as required.

Requirements

Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner
Detail oriented
Self starter
Strong leadership skills & team player
Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
Ability to demonstrate functions as a lead worker and as hands on worker.
Ability to be flexible and to prioritize multiple and changing work assignments as well as affectively meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
Desire to improve the quality of services to the highest level possible.
Customer service mindset
General social service knowledge
Strong analytical and research skills
Initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
General knowledge of business protocols
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with donors, volunteers, and other staff members and adhere to The Salvation Army’s nondiscrimination policies regarding sex, race, age, national origin, differing abilities, religion, and sexual orientation.
1 year of experience or more in one of the following categories: supervising volunteers, working within a non-profit organization, customer service, food service, or food bank operation.
Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid Washington State driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass the Salvation Army’s driver's safety test.
Ability to attain and maintain a Food Handler’s certificate.
Must have basic knowledge of: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Database software

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate
Maintain the food program standards at the highest level, including but not limited to WA food health and safety standards and compliance with grants and contracts.
Maintains food inventory with FIFO standards.
Placing orders with vendors as well as purchasing food and non-food items from local stores, precuring and managing donated food.
Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and retention.
Train, schedule, and provides daily oversite and coordination of food program volunteers.
Assure logs are maintained, units of service are recorded in client database, and reports are generated as needed.
Pack food orders and stock shelves as needed.
Responsible for implementing food program policies and procedures.
Helps with food pick up and deliveries.
Ensure that the facility is cleaned daily and kept in an organized manner.
Assist in maintaining maintenance and cleaning policies and procedures.
Ability to work flexible hours, food program related events, over time hours, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Support other program initiatives throughout the year
All other duties as assigned.