Food Pantry Coordinator (3946)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Washington, NC

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About The Position

This position is responsible for: Receives, organizes, and distributes supplies of food; reports of services provided; maintains inventory of food and warehouse items. Provides assistance to eligible clients with food assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. and six months experience coordinating social service projects, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food bags/boxes according to the number of family members
• Packs food items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly to distribute to clients.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated food items according to the category and condition
• Prepares labels for food
• Packages food.
• Keeps food pantry organized and well-stocked
• Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for distribution to clients.
• Maintains food pantry area in a neat and orderly manner
• Monitors expiration dates on all food in the pantry
• Discards outdated or damaged food.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees