Food Service Manager - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Seeking a Part Time Food Service Manager on our Albany Area Services Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·      Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·      Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·      Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·      Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·      Christmas Bonus

·      Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

·      Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Food Service Manager will be responsible for all food pantry coordination and execution at The Salvation Army in Albany and is responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, reporting statistics, ordering supplies, organizing the pantry, tracking services, and working in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, as well as with, the Food Pantries For the Capital District, the Alliance for Better Health for the “Food As Medicine” and “PACE” programs. This position will also be responsible for ordering fresh food and coordinating delivery and/or pickup with local farmers for the NY Food for NY Families program, as well as other food donations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordination, oversight, and organization of all food pantry volunteers
• Manage and maintain volunteer files
• Ordering food supplies
• Receive orders, unloading food truck and putting away food
• Deliver “Food As Medicine” (FAM) boxes
• Keep food pantry stocked with food for mainstream and FAM patrons
• Create food delivery routes
• Outreach to other possible food suppliers
• Maintain client list and meet minimum requirements for number of clients
• Input client data into Oasis
• Provide accurate and timely monthly reports
• Provide referrals to other programs and agencies
• Create Google Forms for programs, when applicable
• Attend and participate in regular food pantry related community meetings
• Maintain a neat office and pantry space, including freezers and fridges
• Ensure property meets health department codes
• Coordinate meal programs (Canteen and Senior)
• Shop for food items, when needed
• Pick-up food donations and record and report weights
• Order food for FAM, pantry, Senior Lunch, and Canteen
• Assist outreach workers and staff to source food/snacks for canteen and youth programs
• Assist with Christmas and Thanksgiving food distribution
• Any other duties deemed necessary

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Willingness to uphold and support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
• Associate degree (AA) and at least two years’ experience in relative work preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail Merge and PowerPoint as well as Google Forms.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Applies tact in diplomacy with internal and external constituents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in high profile situations as well as with ‘sleeve rolled up’.
• Ability to operate independently – self-motivated, self-management.
• Highly organized.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to routinely lift and carry grocery bags and boxes weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Training in food safety and handling through Health Department, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.