Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•City of Schenectady, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part Time Pantry Coordinator to join our Schenectady Team. This role involves overseeing the Corps’ Pantry program, which provides fresh and canned food to individuals and families in need. The coordinator will interview clients, identify their needs, suggest referrals, inquire about spiritual needs, and invite individuals or families to worship and applicable corps-based meetings. A compassionate and respectful approach is expected in all interactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.
Safe Serv certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly at 9:00 AM Wednesday to Friday.
Plan Pantry intake and ministry from 9:30 am-11:30 am and 11.30 three days a week.
Follow all rules of the Health Dept. pertaining to safe handling and preparation of daily meals; be conscious on food expiration dates.
Ensure the Pantry is properly stocked and that there is a sufficient amount of regular staple food items to meet the needs and demands of the program.
Responsible for storing and rotating food properly and safely.
Maintain pantry cleanliness- floors, freezers, refrigerators, and all equipment. Check that all food storage spaces are organized.
Prepare order to be done via Food Bank based on budget availability.
Connect with donors and stores to solicit donations in cash, grants, and GIK.
Cooperate and collaborate with the Soup Kitchen staff person on food orders to the Regional Food Bank for the Food Bank.
Assist in maintaining statistics and track client services for distribution to; Salvation Army, HPNAP, OSP, UW/EF&SP, Food Pantries, etc. including assisting in tracking in-kind donations.
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and statistics for all reports.
Report equipment problems to immediate supervisor.
Facilitate what is needed in preparation for any volunteer groups.
Ensure that Pantry program is well maintained and in compliance with The Salvation Army and regulatory agency standards to the maximum extent possible.
Assist in monitoring timely submission, accuracy, and appropriateness of responses for all required reports for the Pantry program, regulatory agency inspections, and follow-up on implementation of corrective actions.
Clean up any and all spills, wipe and sanitize all surfaces daily.
Monitor sidewalk conditions to ensure safe entry ways in inclement weather conditions.
Assist in other duties at the request of the Corps Office.