Pantry Manager

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Tooele, UT

7d•$18 - $24

About The Position

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014. OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency. OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing. CULTURE VALUES: Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious! Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life! Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging. Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth! Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”! GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated. Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence. Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships. OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness. PURPOSE: The Food Pantry Manager oversees the operations of the food pantry, including but not limited to supervision and coordination of food pantry volunteers, restocking food pantry items, quality control, and coordination of food delivery program with the Utah Food Bank. The safety of our employees is a primary concern of Switchpoint. Employees are expected to follow OSHA proper lifting techniques and safe-lifting ergonomics while on the job.

Requirements

Minimum requirement is a Bahelor’s degree or equivalent. Additional two years of non-profit work experience is preferred.
Previous food pantry experience or related experience is preferred
Motivated self-started with a proven ability to work well with details and program delivery both individually and as a team player and leader
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication abilities
Excellent written, verbal, computer and documentation skills
Proven organizational and follow-up skills
Comfortable working with diverse clients, volunteers, staff and other service providers
Ability to handle a range of client and volunteer situations calmly, professionally and respectfully
Ability to effectively and appropriately represent the agency to the public
Must have the ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions.
Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit as required by Utah state agencies
Lifting, carrying, unloading and moving food products of up to 50 lbs
Review and Follow: OSHA Guidelines for Safe Lifting
Report critical incident(s) immediately to Regional Director.
Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports.

Nice To Haves

Previous food pantry experience or related experience is preferred
Additional two years of non-profit work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains food pantry inventory by placing orders through the Executive Assistant for the Utah Food Bank and the CSFP program
Trains, schedules, and provides daily supervision of food pantry volunteers
Facilitates food delivery program (CSFP) for seniors
Assures that units of service are recorded in client attendance database
Ensure compliance with Utah Food Bank, USDA and other applicable agency policies, procedures and requirements at all times, including maintaining high food safety standards
Accepts food donations and records all ingoing and outgoing inventory
Ensures that USDA product is accounted for and stocked appropriately
Responsible for implementing food pantry policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned