Job Summary: The part-time Food Pantry Manager will serve as Table of Grace's internal face. The main responsibility of the Food Pantry Manager is to oversee daily food pantry operations to deliver efficient, equitable, and neighbor-centered services while managing budgets, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Manager must set measurable goals to evaluate impact and uphold best practices in food safety, volunteer coordination, and resource distribution. Tasks include managing a complex digital inventory and fast-moving physical inventory, as well as overseeing the process of picking up, purchasing, receiving, storing, and distributing food to our neighbors in the West Alabama community. Along with the Executive Director, the Food Pantry Manager will work closely with TOGs ever-growing list of volunteers, helping recruit, train, coordinate, supervise, and support them. Hours include Mondays 7:00 - 12:00, Tuesdays 10:00 - 7:00 (2 30-minute breaks), Wednesdays 7:00 - 12:00, Thursdays 7:00 - 3:00, and Fridays 9:00 - 2:00. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Product Acquisition ? schedule, maintain, order, purchase, distribute, and stock inventory ? solicit food donations, partner agencies, and purchases ? organize and maintain food pantry inventory in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture and West Alabama Food Bank requirements ? supervise and coordinate food cost and quality control ? manage inventory levels, stock rotation (FIFO), and minimize food waste Food Safety and Quality Control ? ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations, including ServSafe guidelines ? monitor food quality, expiration dates, storage conditions, and sanitation practices ? maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry, storage, refrigeration, and distribution areas Volunteer Coordination ? with the Executive Director, supervise, recruit, train, support, and coordinate food pantry volunteers ? implement food pantry policies and procedures Bookkeeping, Management, and Compliance ? maintain accurate digital inventory ? prepare quarterly and yearly reports as required ? update annual forms ? maintain archives as needed ? attend annual West Alabama Food Bank conference, and/or send volunteer representatives as needed ? assist with grant applications as needed Minimum Requirements ? High School diploma or equivalent (BA or BS preferred). ? two years of non-profit work or business experience ? valid drivers license and auto insurance ? knowledge of non-profit organizations ? management of volunteers ? excellent verbal and written communication skills ? ability to plan and organize multiple work tasks ? strong interpersonal communication skills ? nutritional awareness and/or training ? Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software proficiency ? ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift For questions, call or text: (205) 523-5442
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Food Pantry Manager