Pantry Coordinator

Green Bay, WI, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Benefits

vacation days

sick days

Paid holidays

Personal Days

Paid Time Off

Pension contribution

voluntary life insurance

Job Description

The Salvation Army is a globally recognized international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, dedicated to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination. Established with a mission motivated by the love of God, The Salvation Army operates a variety of social service programs to support vulnerable populations within communities. Its initiatives focus on delivering compassionate assistance and promoting dignity among those in need. As a faith-based organization, The Salvation Army integrates spiritual encouragement with practical aid and is committed to fostering inclusive, supportive environments for individuals from all backgrounds. The organization emphasizes professional development and invests in its employees by providing paid training, encouraging career growth, and offering a generous benefits package. Being part of The Salvation Army team means contributing to impactful community service that transforms lives and promotes hope and wellbeing.

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Food Pantry Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis, working 25 hours per week. This role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 10 vacation days annually, 12 sick days (with the option to use 6 like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through a wellness program. The Salvation Army also provides pension contributions and offers voluntary life insurance and other valuable employee benefits. The Food Pantry Coordinator will be central to the efficient operation of food services, playing a vital role in managing pantry distribution, overseeing commodity programs, supporting the noon lunch program, and coordinating food drives.

In this pivotal position, you will ensure that food distribution operations run smoothly, managing inventory meticulously to maintain adequate supply for community members. You will supervise volunteers, ensuring they are supported and directed effectively, and maintain positive relationships with donors and vendors to maximize resource availability in a cost-effective manner. The role demands strong organizational skills, leadership in food preparation and safety compliance, including adherence to health codes and government food handling regulations. You will be responsible for budgeting, reporting, and coordinating schedules to ensure consistent coverage. By fostering a respectful and caring environment, you will help serve clients with compassion and dignity, including de-escalating crisis situations when they arise. In addition to overseeing on-site food service programs, you will also assist with the preparation and logistics of food-related events and community engagements. Your work will contribute directly to the wellbeing of those we serve, making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing food insecurity. This multi-faceted role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to The Salvation Army's religious mission and inclusive values.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3 years experience in food services working with large groups and inventory management
ServSafe Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Valid Wisconsin Driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier
First Aid CPR and AED Certification for Adult Child and Infant within 90 days of hire
Skilled in the use of commercial kitchen equipment and utensils
Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation
Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Basic supervision skills to direct volunteers and senior aides
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
Ability to deal with individuals from various socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds effectively
Familiarity with The Salvation Army's Safe from Harm program for adults and children
Ability to provide service in a kind and caring manner
Flexible scheduling availability
Ability to work within budgets and provide budgeting input
Adherence to appropriate boundaries and ethics
Maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Use initiative and judgment within established procedural guidelines
Organize own work set priorities and stay on schedule
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to speak write and understand English sufficiently for effective communication with leadership and field personnel

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
3 years experience in food services working with large groups and inventory management
ServSafe Certification obtained within 60 days of hire
Valid Wisconsin Driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier
First Aid CPR and AED Certification for Adult Child and Infant within 90 days of hire
Skilled in the use of commercial kitchen equipment and utensils
Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation
Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Basic supervision skills to direct volunteers and senior aides
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
Ability to deal with individuals from various socio-economic ethnic and cultural backgrounds effectively
Familiarity with The Salvation Army's Safe from Harm program for adults and children
Ability to provide service in a kind and caring manner
Flexible scheduling availability
Ability to work within budgets and provide budgeting input
Adherence to appropriate boundaries and ethics
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Use initiative and judgment within procedural guidelines
Organize work effectively
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing

Job Duties

Oversees pantry operations including commodities ensuring food is ready for distribution maintaining complete inventory of food products supervises volunteers assigned to the pantry completes related reports and cooperates with the commodity program site visit process
Prepares invoices for pantry program for supplies and needed food purchases
Explores options and make recommendations for most cost-effective methods to obtain food and supplies Maintains good working relationships with vendors and donors
Tracks and records statistics for pantry and commodity program Provides monthly statistics as directed
Participates in seasonal activities special events as requested by the Director of Social Services and or Corps Officer
Plans coordinates and monitors the work within all of the Food Services programs Ensures compliance to TSA and Department policies and procedures Provides support and encouragement to volunteers and senior aides in the noon feeding and pantry programs
Assists in planning preparing and serving well-balanced meals in the noon lunch program Instructs senior aides and volunteers assisting with the meals
Provides input into and manages annual budgets Maintains spending accountability for food service programs
Enforces and maintains all health codes county licensure of the kitchen government commodity and other food handling requirements
Puts away properly stores and labels all food and supplies in the kitchen and pantry areas and cleans and maintains kitchen equipment
Manages lunchroom during all program times and appropriately responds to client behavior as needed
Displays respect for all clients As needed intervenes to de-escalate crisis situations that may arise in the kitchen and lunchroom area
Coordinates schedule with Food Services Staff-Noon Lunch Program Person so there is always coverage available Monday through Friday Provides full coverage of Food Services Staff-Noon Lunch Program Person duties during vacations and other absences
Fulfills or coordinates fulfilling of food and beverage requests for meetings and special events
Maintains and updates Food Services notices to inform clients of special events and other information as appropriate
Prepares set ups transports and cleans up all necessary food and supplies for on or offsite programs or events related to food drives or seasonal special events
Attends and participates in Food and Hunger Network events serves as the secondary contact for Feeding America program for ordering and reporting