Food Pantry Coordinator

Position Description: Food Pantry Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist food pantry manager in maintaining a neat and organized pantry, meeting all food safety compliance regulations
• Assist or manage food pantry pick ups on all pick days (currently Monday through Thursday)
• Unload trucks and stock shelves with donations as needed (continual lifting, lowering, and carrying donations that typically weigh 25 - 50 lbs.)
• Keep inventory of Food Pantry and Food Pantry Warehouse
• Assist with management, scheduling, and training of pantry volunteers
• Track inventory of supplies and report if restocking is necessary * Maintain equipment (i.e., carts, dollies, bins)
• Follow and post safety/cleaning procedures
• Clean out fridges and freezers on a regular rotation and additionally, as necessary
• Date-sort stock, using products nearing expiration first
• Make sure stock is rotated efficiently
• Break down all boxes and place in designated area after deliveries or pick ups
• Assist with pick up and stocking shelves after large donations
• Make client bags as necessary
• Completes any other job assignment that may be deemed necessary or appropriate to fulfill the mission of the Township Board
• Complies with all Township policies and procedures in effect from time to time, including, without limitation, time keeping and standards of conduct policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current office procedures and methods, including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.
• Knowledge of currently used business communication, including email, text, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft products, as well as e-mail and the Internet.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to deal effectively and efficiently with visitors to the Township Food Pantry.
• Complete fluency in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with other employees from all levels within the Township.
• Ability to multi-task

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma and related working experience.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and fill in on a full-time basis for vacations and employee absences.
• Bilingual preferer but not required

Work Environment:

• Elk Grove Township operates as a professional work environment. Individual employees are expected to act, dress, and respond to the public in a controlled, professional manner.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19