Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

The Pantry Coordinator manages pantry and commodity program operations, assists with the noon lunch program, and coordinates food services, inventory, reports, food drives, and related activities. The position helps ensure food is ready for distribution, maintains relationships with vendors and donors, supports volunteers and senior aides, and promotes safe, compliant food handling. The role also provides coverage for the noon lunch program when its staff member is absent and may travel between Salvation Army locations or support off-site events. The position is part-time at 25 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.00–$19.00 per hour. The Salvation Army provides paid training and professional development. Employees are expected to support the organization’s religious mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of food services experience working with large groups and inventory management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Obtain ServSafe Certification within 60 days of hire.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier.
Obtain Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 90 days of hire.
Skill using commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.
Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation, de-escalation and crisis intervention, basic supervision, Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications, record keeping, and techniques for working with people from varied socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of The Salvation Army’s Safe from Harm program for adults and children.
Ability to serve people in a kind and caring manner; be flexible with scheduling, including availability during non-traditional hours; work within budgets and contribute to budgeting; maintain appropriate boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality; prepare clear reports and written materials; organize and prioritize work; establish effective working relationships; and communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements.
Reliable transportation to travel within the service area and between Salvation Army locations.

Responsibilities

Oversee pantry and commodity program operations, prepare food for distribution, maintain food inventory, supervise assigned volunteers, complete reports, and cooperate with commodity program site visits.
Prepare pantry supply and food purchase invoices; recommend cost-effective purchasing options; and maintain relationships with vendors and donors.
Track and record pantry and commodity program statistics and provide monthly statistics as directed.
Participate in seasonal activities and special events as requested by the Director of Social Services and/or Corps Officer.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor Food Services programs and ensure compliance with Salvation Army and Department policies and procedures.
Support and encourage volunteers and senior aides in noon feeding and pantry programs; instruct aides and volunteers assisting with meals.
Assist in planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals for the noon lunch program.
Provide input into and manage annual budgets and maintain spending accountability for food service programs.
Enforce health codes, kitchen licensure, government commodity requirements, and other food-handling requirements.
Put away, store, and label food and supplies; clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
Manage the lunchroom during program times, respond appropriately to client behavior, show respect to clients, and intervene to de-escalate crises as needed.
Coordinate schedules with the Food Services Staff–Noon Lunch Program Person to ensure weekday coverage, and provide full coverage of that person’s duties during vacations and other absences.
Fulfill or coordinate food and beverage requests for meetings and special events.
Maintain and update Food Services notices for clients.
Prepare, set up, transport, and clean up food and supplies for on-site or off-site programs and events related to food drives or seasonal and special events.
Attend and participate in Food and Hunger Network events and serve as the secondary Feeding America program contact for ordering and reporting.
Travel between Salvation Army locations as required.