• Food Pantry Coordinator

    WestCare Foundation (Milwaukee, WI)


    Food Pantry Coordinator

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI

    Position Type

    Part Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $12.00 - $12.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Position Summary:

    The Food Pantry Coordinator oversees food drive and community meal program activities for the area to which they are assigned. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

    Essential Job Functions:

    + Oversees food pantry operations including pick-up and delivery to the agency of food for the food pantry;

    + Prepares requisitions for food and commodities as needed, and receives and properly stores all deliveries;

    + Assists with gathering food from different locations to bring to the pantry site;

    + Maintains high health standards, cleanliness, and sanitation, including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps at all times within food pantry area;

    + Maintains kitchen, pantry, and food storage environments that are in compliance with Health Department standards;

    + Ensures that equipment is in good operating condition and that the temperatures are within proper standards;

    + Remains aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs;

    + Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;

    + Performs any other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Certifications/Licensures:

    + Serve Safe Certification strongly preferred;Preference will be given to certified candidates;

    + Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

    Experience and Competencies:

    + At least one (1) year of experience working with food, either in a kitchen or restaurant setting is required;

    + Previous experience working with food in a community or food pantry setting is preferred;

    + Ability to communicate effectively in order to relay information to others is required;

    + Professional appearance and demeanor required;

    + Ability to relate well with a diversity of ages and cultural backgrounds;

    + Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;

    + Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;

    + Must be sensitive to populations served.

    Working Conditions:

    + Work is primarily performed in an outdoor/indoor food pantry setting;

    + Travel between multiple locationswillbe required;

    + Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.