Part-Time Pantry Coordinator (Evansville)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting At: $15.00/per hour

Job Description:

As the Pantry Coordinator you manage the daily operations of the food pantry and assist in the daily operation and upkeep of all Salvation Army food programs ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee all ordering and purchasing of pantry, kitchen and other food service related supplies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of all equipment, supplies, and food pertaining to the food pantry
• Correlate food ordering with menu plans to enhance use of inventory, decrease expired product, and maintain fiscal responsibility
• Participate with loading, unloading, sorting, stocking, and picking up of donated/ purchased supplies for lunch program and food pantry
• Maintain regular communications with multiple vendors and community pantries to compare process and quality
• Assist in preparing and serving meals at assigned times and in accordance with ServSafe Standards if Head Cook is unavailable
• Be present and assist volunteers during food pantry hours, filling needs as they appear
• Ensure food pantry is set up and stocked for distribution every week
• Keep accurate statistics on Gift in Kind donations and pantry items distributed
• Report statistics and budget expenditure totals on a monthly basis to Social Services Manager
• Contribute to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor
• Complete assigned cleaning duties as scheduled or as necessary
• Work collaboratively with the Head Cook to ensure food programs meet Health Department and Tristate Food Bank guidelines
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Experience within the food service and working with others is encouraged. The ideal candidate will also have experience in distribution and organization/office experience.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. ServSafe Food Manager Certification required within 6 months.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: Travel to local food pantries or vendors is expected of this position.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical institutional food services environment.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.