Food Pantry Coordinator & Housekeeper - Women's Shelter

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Food Pantry Coordinator/Houskeeper at our Women’s & Children’s Shelter at the Orlando Area Command. The pay range is $12.53 - $14.11 per hour, 40 hours per week.

About This Opportunity - Job Summary

Provide overall coordination of all Food Pantry services.  This involves obtaining, receiving, organizing, and distributing supplies of food and other items, assessing client needs and maintaining records and reports of services provided. Responsible for all housekeeping duties in the shelter areas to include general cleaning and laundry. Prepares food bags according to the number of family members. Prepares and maintains statistical records representing the amount and type of services provided. Coordinates the retrieval, storage, and distribution of food and commodities for the program. Monitors expiration dates on all food in the pantry; discards outdated or damaged food. Receives and processes donated food items. Picks up needed food items from food banks and other donors. Determines the appropriate amount of food to order for the program; maintain and organize an adequate inventory of food and supplies for the Food Program; ensure the supply meets the needs of the program. Ensures compliance with all USDA guidelines and regulations. Loads and unloads trucks. Order and keeps inventory of all janitorial supplies on a weekly basis. Clean, sweeps, mops Shelter floors, clean vents, replace ceiling tiles. Clean bathrooms and restock with paper products daily. Wipe down all dormitory mattresses daily with disinfectant. Empty trash cans inside and outside of shelters. Inspect and treat for bed bugs on a regular basis. Order and keep inventory of all laundry supplies and bedding supplies. Wash, dry and fold Shelter blankets, sheets, towels, and personal clothes for residents of targeted programs. Launder all donated Blankets, sheets, towels, and clothes. Treat all new intake residents’ belongings for bed bugs during new intake and keep records. Assists in sorting and distributing donated items. Coordinates in conjunction with Social Services Supervisor, intake, and distribution of goods for seasonal events. Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer skills for record keeping. Ability to plan and coordinate the distribution of food and commodities to the public. Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers. Ability to maintain an adequate inventory of food and commodities that meet the needs of the program. Ability to maintain driving ability according to State, DOT, and Salvation Army policies, procedures, and certifications.

What we are looking for in you: Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience coordinating social service projects or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Approved background check required. Valid State Driver’s License required. Florida Food Handlers Certification required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Availability to work flexible hours during seasonal activities. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on occasional basis. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information

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.

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Application Submittal Period: 07/08/2024 – 07/16/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!