What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Pantry Coordinator position at Redeemer Health?
Join us at Redeemer Health, where we're transforming lives and communities. Our diverse team is dedicated to bringing help, hope, and healing to vulnerable populations through Redeemer Health entities such as Drueding Center (transitional housing and community services for homeless families), community group homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and food pantries. We invest in your professional growth, offering competitive benefits, comprehensive educational assistance, and our unique ExperienceU program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and celebrated service orientation. Choose Redeemer Health: elevate your career, impact lives, and join our mission of service and compassion. Together we can achieve great things.
SUMMARY OF JOB:Oversees all operational aspects of the Food Pantry including but not limited to acting as coordinator of volunteers, procuring food donations, preparing statistics/regular reports, completion of required regulatory paperwork, maintaining all regulatory compliance including compliance with outside agencies such as the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, regular monitoring of cost/inventory/quality controls. Additionally, continuously seeks to identify fundraising opportunities to sustain the operations of the Food Pantry, while building and strengthening current external partnerships and expanding our collaborative opportunities to better serve our clients.
CONNECTING TO MISSION: All individuals, within the scope of their position, are required to perform their job in light of the Mission and Values of Redeemer Health. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Justice, Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Hospitality, Holistic Care and Stewardship are present in our interactions with one another and in the services we provide. Sensitivity to the needs of the impoverished and needy.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelors Degree Preferred
- 3 years experience in food pantry, restaurant, retail, or other applicable setting
- Able to travel to other Redeemer Health offices
- Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, manager, staff, and community leaders
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to work with confidential/sensitive issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other PC applications
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Current certification in Safe Food Handling
- Valid driver’s license
