Food Pantry Coordinator & Housekeeper

                                                         THE SALVATION ARMY

 

                                                              JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB CODE:   3NE

DATE:07/05/2024

 

POSITION TITLE:                             FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR/HOUSEKEEPER

 

INCUMBENT:                                               

 

REPORTS TO:                                   MEN'S FACILITIES MANAGER

 

DEPARTMENT:                                 MEN’S SHELTER 

 

LOCATION:                                       ORLANDO AREA COMMAND

 

FLSA STATUS:                                   NON-EXEMPT

 

POSITION 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.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

 

Food Pantry Job Duties:

 

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Monitors expiration dates on all food in the pantry; discards outdated or damaged food.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.

 

Housekeeping Job Duties:

 

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

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

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.

 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

 

General office equipment.

 

Fork lift

 

Pallet jack

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

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:

 

Reliable transportation with a valid Florida drivers license.

 

Florida Food Handlers Certificate.

 

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.

 

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

 

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.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

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.

 

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.

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department.  Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.

 

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