What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Pantry Manager position at Catholic Diocese of Venice?
Title: Food Pantry Manager
Reports to: Program Manager and/or Director
Location: Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. | Immokalee, FL
211 South 9th St., Immokalee FL 34142
Classification: Hourly/NonExempt
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides services to people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida. The Food Pantry Manager shall provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient space within Guadalupe Social Services and is responsible for the management, inspection and maintenance of the food pantry.
Job Responsibilities
- Ordering, stocking, and maintaining food pantry items.
- Oversee and manage volunteers in the food pantry.
- Greet clients with courtesy and respect.
- Prepare food bags for client distribution.
- Manage the holiday food distribution.
- Receive, unload and stock food donations and purchases.
- Recycle and/or dispose of boxes and containers.
- Coordinate and assist with home deliveries of food bags.
- Assist with pick-up of food and other donations.
- Help with the preparation of food and maintenance reports.
- Responsible for building and grounds maintenance.
- Oversee equipment functioning and maintenance of major appliances, generator, and air conditioning units.
- Oversee safety and maintenance of agency vehicles.
- Works harmoniously with staff, supervisors, volunteers, community partners and the public to ensure that GSS provides high quality social services to the Immokalee community.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in food handling and maintenance.
- Bilingual in Spanish/ English and/or Creole/ English.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets our vehicle insurance standards.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write reports and email correspondence.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift at a minimum 40 pounds or more.
- Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year.