Food Pantry Coordinator

Job Title: Pantry Team Member Salary: $15.00/hour

Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, 84721

Summary: The Pantry Coordinator is a dual-position depending on daily needs. This position is responsible for operation of the Food Pantry including maintaining adequate inventory, maintaining records and working with community partners to collect food donations. Additionally, this position is responsible for answering phone calls, assisting our clients with registrations and checking them in to receive their food as well as accepting incoming donations. Whenever possible, you will coordinate with the other pantry team members to ensure the storeroom is stocked, assist with compiling bags and boxes, support data entry and weighing of distributed items.

Scope and Impact of Job: The Pantry Coordinator reports directly to the Warehouse/Pantry Manager and/or the Assistant Manager.

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Must be flexible for special needs, projects and food drives. The Pantry Fulfillment Coordinator must be able to maintain a professional relationship with all clients.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

The Pantry Fulfillment Coordinator must:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with employees and volunteers
• Be computer literate with good data entry skills
• Have an understanding and empathy for those who suffer the conditions of poverty and homelessness
• Possess a sense of community and understand the importance of team building through networking
• Be able to work independently and proactively after training period
• Be able to multitask and work under pressure and through distraction
• Be able to lift 50 lbs and remain on feet for most of the shift

The Pantry Coordinator is required to:

• Have or be able to get a valid Utah driver's license upon hire
• Have or be able to get a food handler's permit upon hire
• Pass a background check

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet customers coming into pantry
• Field questions from customers
• Weigh out boxes and pantry bags and document weights appropriately
• Restock Pantry when time permits
• Make boxes and pantry bags
• Help cover intake when needed
• Make sure all clients are following directions and abiding by the rules
• Responsible for recording statistics about daily donations
• Assist with sorting, weighing, shelving food donations received
• Under the direction of the W/P Manager Assist in supervising staff or volunteers assisting in this task
• Responsible for safety and OSHA requirements being met in the warehouse facility
• Inform Pantry Manager of any significant events and changes related to his/her responsibilities and duties as the Pantry Coordinator
• Inform the Pantry Manager of anything that could affect operational effectiveness or public opinion towards ICCS
• Work to ensure open lines of communication and cooperation are maintained with other ICCS employees and volunteers

WHO WE ARE: Iron County Care and Share is a private non-profit dedicated to providing compassionate assistance and resources to individuals and families in need, offering them opportunities to increase their stability and self-sufficiency.

WHO YOU ARE: You are committed to serving our clients with dignity and love. You thrive on excellence and outstanding customer service. You have an understanding and compassion for those living in crisis.

• YOU are someone that will remain dedicated to serving
• YOU embrace "I see it. I own it."
• YOU love clean spaces
• YOU can work consistently Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are flexible for emergencies or times a customer needs extra assistance
• YOU crave an opportunity to work with an dedicated team that works tirelessly to serve the most vulnerable in our community

To be considered for this position:

Please complete the ICCS Online Application

http://www.careandshare-ut.org/employment-application/

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls or drop-ins please - we want to be able to give your application and interest our undivided attention.

Iron County Care and Share encourages diversity for all members of our team. Our organization and mission flourish when inclusion comes first. ICCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the minimum age of 18 years old?
• Background check and fingerprinting are required and the presence of felony, assault or fraud charges will exclude you from eligibility. Will this be a challenge for you?
• Are you available to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Government-Issued ID (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15