Food Services Lead

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Food Procurement & Distribution, oversee and participate in the planning, organization, and daily operations of the Stuart food pantry, nutrition center and food lockers. Assist with the intake of donated items in the food distribution warehouse.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PANTRY / FOOD LOCKERS

• Ensure the pantry is orderly and properly stocked and inventoried

• Ensure that all staff and volunteers follow all pantry standard operating procedures, food safety guidelines, security procedures, and cleanliness.

• Oversee the operation of the (POS) Point of Sale System, inventory process, and accurate data entry.

• Maintain and load pantry orders in the food lockers.

• Maintain the accurate upkeep and compliance of all logs, records, ordering processes, and demographic reporting to the pantry SOPs.

• Train volunteers as needed.

• Oversee group volunteer projects.

• Assist in the House of Hope inventory process.

• Assist with facility maintenance and cleanliness.

NUTRITION CENTER

• Coordinate and implement the cooking & production of consumable food products.

• Coordinate and implement the packaging of fresh produce, bulk food, food produced in Nutrition Center or food salvage product.

• Develop and maintain record-keeping and inventory of supplies, equipment, food production and packaging.

• Oversee the maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of nutrition center equipment and machinery.

• Explain and enforce safe food handling, safety regulations, and policies.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Act as an ambassador of the House of Hope and ensure the highest quality services to our customers, clients, and supporters.

• Participate in disaster- or emergency-related duties, as needed.

• Provide support to fellow department team members, as well as outside departments, as needed.

• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate cleanliness, safety, and security standards.

• Attend training, as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required, with three months related experience. Valid Florida driver’s license and clear motor vehicle record for a minimum of seven years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Maintain confidentiality of clients, co-workers, and agency.

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others.

• Ability to use Google email and calendar.

• Ability to read, write, and do simple math.

• Ability to be adaptable to changing processes and critical thinking.

• Ability to plan.

• Ability to obtain SafeServe Food Manger Certification

• Ability to use warehouse tools such as pallet jacks and scales.

• Ability to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and dress appropriately for the position.

• Ability to organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

• Compliance with House of Hope policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle,

or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee also is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk. The employee must frequently need to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

House of Hope is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants for a position with this company will be tested. A refusal to submit to a test or a positive confirmed test result will be used to reject the applicant for employment at that time.

House of Hope participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

House of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• SafeServe: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Stuart, FL 34997 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,440