Food Program Specialist

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The purpose of the Food Program Specialist position is to provide coordinate the Food Recovery and Food Pantry program.

• Coordinate the Food Recovery program
• Drive to various locations to collect donations
• Receive, sort, and weigh incoming donations
• Monitor food donations according to food safety standards and policies
• Coordinate Food Pantry program
• Manage intake and program eligibility
• Maintain inventory of food products, equipment and supplies
• Operate and maintain the box truck and any other assigned vehicles
• Collaborate with local partner agencies and businesses to ensure program continuity
• Serve on the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team
• Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned
• Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested
• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
• Maintain a highly detailed and organized filling system
• Ensure intake and care procedures utilize harm reduction and trauma informed care principles
• Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
• Adhere to confidentiality standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
• High degree of confidentiality
• Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission
• Demonstrate experience in food service, inventory management, warehousing, social service/work and/or related experience preferred
• Demonstrate experience in driving DOT Regulated Non-CDL vehicles (i.e. box trucks)
• Demonstrate experience in operating forklifts
• Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

• High school diploma
• Must possess Serv Safe Food Handler certificationli>
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ Livescan Fingerprint check

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Preferred

• Experience in operating forklifts.
• Experience in driving DOT Regulated Non-CDL vehicles.

Required

• Food Handler's Card
• Driver's License

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