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Position Summary
The Food Recovery Specialist will work closely with the Manager of Food Recovery, Meal Services team, Volunteer Services team, The Bridge staff and volunteers to ensure food is picked up and delivered safely and efficiently to The Stewpot and The Second Chance Café at The Bridge. This position reports directly to the Manager of Food Recovery at The Stewpot.
Essential Functions
- Professionally represents The Stewpot to donors through appearance and communication.
- Monitor and keep schedule of regular pick-ups.
- Drive safely with products and others in vehicles.
- Load and unload food donations at proper locations.
- Learn/understand food safety regarding temperature. Monitor donations and stock.
- Transfer stock from storage to kitchens for use.
- Responsible for upholding all contractual obligations with The Bridge.
- Work with Manager of Food Recovery to determine proper storage locations for donations.
- Communicate with donors and Manager of Food Recovery if scheduling changes occur.
- Report and record poundage on food recovered.
- Document food recovered for social media posting.
- Maintain positive relations with Stewpot staff, FPC Meal Services staff and partner agencies.
- Other duties as required.
Core Competencies
- Vehicle Usage-Must be able to safely and comfortably operate a variety of vehicles for food transportation. Needs to be able to perform a basic safety check before operating any vehicle. If attention to vehicles is required they should be able to properly report needs.
- Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people including peers, superiors and
subordinates, inside and outside of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds
constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; is seen as approachable.
- Attention to Detail: Dates and temperatures of food must be constantly monitored. When foods are received FIFO should be understood and always used.
- Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities;
not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; punctual; uses time wisely.
- Technical Expertise: Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently
execute the essential functions of the job and to utilize machinery; motor vehicles, power lift, fork lift, pallet jack. Able to properly and wisely handle and store food. Continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency recognizing opportunity for delivery improvements.
- Decision Making and Problem Solving: Uses sound logic to approach difficult problems and
apply effective solutions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- High School diploma or equivalent combination of education a clean driving record, and the ability to drive different vehicles (speeder van, box truck, 15 passenger van, personal vehicle).
- Strong communication skills in person and over the phone; able to build and foster relationships with donors.
- Warehouse, professional driving, and or kitchen experience a plus but not required.
- Experience working with individuals who are recently or chronically experiencing homelessness
or at-risk is a plus.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work outside no matter the weather.
- Candidate must be responsible, dependable and required to pass all background checks.
- Commitment to The Stewpot’s goals and mission.
- Candidates must be able to become a registered Food Safety Manager and forklift certified.
Note
This description contains the information and facts considered necessary to describe and evaluate the
duties of this position fairly and equitably. It should not be considered an exhaustive description of all
the work requirements to be performed, but indicates the kinds of duties and levels of responsibility
required by the position. The Director of Meal Services may add or remove responsibilities as occasion
may require.