Food Services Coordinator / Driver

Description

The Food Services Coordinator / Driver supports the daily operations of food services across shelter sites. This role focuses on food safety compliance, kitchen assistance, handling food-donations, and maintaining basic inventory. The position ensures that meals are prepared and served safely, donations are organized, and kitchen areas remain clean and functional. 

This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to the Food Servies Operations Manager with an hourly pay range of $27.50 - $29.50 DOE. The schedule for the Food Services Coordinator/Driver will be Monday to Friday with hours to be determined.

Key Responsibilities  

Coordination and logistics: 60 %  

• Inventory all Food Service Supplies, perishable, non-perishable, and service ware at all locations on a regular basis.  

• Update all donation trackers.  

• Ensure compliance with HAACP-based food safety standards.  

• Conduct routine checks for temperature, sanitation, and stock rotation.  

• Provide oversite for all food donations, from Food Partners: receiving, inspection, sorting, and redistribution.  

• Support food storage organization and cleanliness.  

• Assist with placing orders.  

• Provide assistance to drivers for donation pick-ups when required.  

• Participate in staff training and adhere to organizational policies  

• Assist with meal preparation and kitchen operations as needed.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Driver responsibilities: 40%  

• Maintain established Mary’s Place standards for safely loading the truck, managing separation of loads and completing donation paperwork  

• Work closely with Mary’s Place Central Kitchen to ensure food is handled properly  

• Log and report any issues/incidents with vehicle(s)  

• Deliver food, and dry goods to shelters when needed as a backup to Drivers  

• Perform basic maintenance and fueling of Food Service cargo vans as required  

• Coordinate cargo van routine and required maintenance with Transportation Manager 

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

 Skills & Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED 

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Food Handler permit required or ability to obtain. 

• Basic knowledge of food safety protocols. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. 

• Strong organizational and communication skills. 

• Capacity to manage multiple projects at a time while ensuring accuracy (attention to detail) and follow through; highly organized; able to prioritize

• Proven ability to form positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and guests, and to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and as a dedicated team member

• Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and professional; able to maintain a positive attitude, remain calm, and display a sense of humor even under pressure

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including active listening and meeting facilitation

• Ability to access and produce information on a computer and within Microsoft Suite 

• Valid driving license and ability to drive a minivan or a cargo van when required. 

• Willingness to take a TB test within 30 days of hire 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

• Work in varied environments including kitchens and storage areas. 

• Willing to travel to multiple sites as required 

• Evening pickups of food and supplies as needed 

• Kitchen related work as needed including but not limited to food prep, cleaning, washing dishes occasionally when needed

• Ability to converse with and listen to other staff, guests and third-party vendors and suppliers in an effective manner.

• Ability to use a computer, mobile device, and phones to enter data 

Other Details

Mary's Place offers the following benefits to full-time staff: 

· Medical and dental insurance with the cost for core employee coverage paid at 100% by the company and competitive family rates 

· Basic Life Insurance of $50,000 at no cost to employee; option to buy up for additional coverage

· 403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contribution

· Unlimited use ORCA pass for a small deduction per pay period 

· 10 days paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (accrued by pay period) 

· 10 days of sick time each calendar year (accrued by pay period) 

· 10 days of flexible floating holidays each calendar year (accrued 40 hours on January 1st and 40 hours on July 1st). Prorated based on date of hire for first year of employment. 

· Employee Assistance Program 

Mary’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color and other underrepresented groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.