Food Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Portland, OR

11h•$28

About The Position

The primary function of the Food Services Coordinator is to support Salvation Army-operated shelter programs by providing snacks and preparing meals. This includes coordinating food donation pickups, assessing items for usability, and distributing appropriate supplies to shelter locations. The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for preparing meals for program participants using donated food, as well as overseeing the operation, use, and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. This position ensures that the kitchen and food storage areas are clean and maintained in compliance with current Oregon Health Department standards. Additional responsibilities include supervising volunteers assigned to the kitchen or food storage areas, interacting professionally with program participants and donors, planning weekly snack distribution, and maintaining accurate records. Any special or unusual concerns must be promptly reported to the Program Administrator.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED.
Some kitchen experience required.
The individual must obtain yearly certification in First Aid, CPR, and a Multnomah County Food Handler’s Card.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Organizes projects, sets priorities, calculates, catalogues, inspects, analyzes, plans, comprehends, and cooperates with others.
Completes tasks in a timely manner.
Have a high level of patience and must be congenial and able to work with difficult individuals.
Driver’s License.
Food Handlers Permit.
Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Keep inventory of kitchen and dining room clean and operational
Maintain cleaning standards and supplies
Provide shelter snack foods and transport to multiple shelter sites.
Prepare meals for new participants in transitional housing program.
Maximize the impact of food donations by strategically incorporating them into active programs, including developing creative approaches to transform donated items into nutritious snacks or meals that align with each program's specific needs.
Monitor and dispose of foods beyond their pull dates and maintain food inventories.
Enforce the policy that no food, supplies, or material will be distributed outside the facility without prior approval from Administration.
Supervise food program volunteers during scheduled work shifts.
Develop a Weekly Food Plan as needed.
Must obtain a Multnomah County Food Handler’s Certificate.
Manage daily food donations by pickup and delivery, keeping a log of their receipt.
Assist in completion of all Oregon Food Bank and Oregon Department of Education inventory and reporting requirements. Including weekly ordering from OFB, record keeping, daily, and monthly reports; as well as yearly training for ODE as needed.
Maintain facility and program compliance standards in accordance with Oregon Food Bank Agency requirements and Multnomah County Health Standards.
Attend all staff meetings as assigned.