Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army of Kenosha desires to serve people in Kenosha through the various programs meant to help them overcome challenges in life. We desire to help equip people in time of need, in disaster or facing challenges in life. Whatever the case may be, people know that the Salvation Army provides a beacon of hope in their darkest hour. The Kenosha Salvation Army provides a number of services to equip people in their time of need. Not only do we provide hope for their community, but we also work everyday to fight hunger through our emergency pantry and produce program. Hunger is no way to spend childhood. We desire to serve the Kenosha community and fight hunger. Through our Emergency Food Pantry and Produce Program, we are taking steps to ensure that no family goes hungry. Apply now to make a difference in your community!

The Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the operations of the corps food pantry, including stocking, coordination/receipt of product donations, filling client food orders, coordinating pantry volunteers, and scheduling of pickups and deliveries.

About the role:

• Manages pantry programs in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, protocol, and procedures and works within food pantry budget.
• Oversees food pantry operations which includes but is not limited to sorting, storing, displaying and distributing food products and maintaining a current inventory of food on hand.
• Maintains pantry and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Ensures food is handled and stored in a manner consistent with applicable TEFAP regulations.
• Advises the supervisor regarding purchase of items to be distributed, based on inventory and considering clients preferences and needs.
• Performs opening and closing procedures for food pantry in keeping with schedule established by the supervisor.
• Trains and supervises volunteers working in pantry.
• Checks in food pantry clients in accordance with TEFAP data collection requirements. Assists clients with shopping for all groceries, frozen items, produce, personal hygiene items, and pet food (if available).
• Performs daily checks of freezers to ensure they are running efficiently and proper temperatures are maintained and logs temperatures in freezers and food storage areas.
• Creates and maintains accurate and timely records, reports, and statistics for food pantry programs.
• Plans, coordinates and attends food drives and related events benefitting the pantry.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year experience in related field

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clearance to drive from TSA's insurance carrier helpful

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.