Director of Nutrition C-8

Summary/Objective

Oversees all functions related to the smooth functioning of the meal service for the shelter, including the management of inventory and other supplies.  Oversees and maintains Food Pantry in Moorhead. Works in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Team, and Team Members as a key member ensuring that tasks and objectives are accomplished with an eye toward future needs and budget realities. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages inventory for food related operations with the Lead Chef, including ordering food and supplies as well as working with the Pantry Lead to keep the food pantry organized with special attention to expiration dates and safe storage conditions.
• Maintains up to date Serve Safe food safety training and certification records. Ensures appropriate training and oversight for volunteers preparing and serving food, especially as relates to safe preparation methods and serving temperatures.
• Maintains kitchen certifications and ensures compliance with any recommendations after health inspections.
• Maintains kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s service recommendations and collaborates with CUFH Facilities/Maintenance as needed.
• Works with vendors, suppliers, and 3^rd party services.
• Maintains accurate statistics on meals served, sack lunches and food baskets distributed to guests, community members, and former guests.
• Participates in the development of annual budget, goals and needs lists.
• Take the lead on our food scarcity mission; forge relationships with producers, retailers and others to help secure products and services

Competencies

• Strong relationship building skills
• Connection to Churches United for the Homeless mission and core values
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills; outstanding communications skills, written and oral
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
• Leads by example
• Sensitivity to individual/family struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Vigilant attention to details with multi-task ability
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach

Physical Demands

Organization and inventorying of kitchen supplies and equipment may require moving of tables, chairs, and desks; lifting and putting supplies, etc. away.  This requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and bend, stand, stoop, squat, lift, carry, and climb stairs as necessary.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Primarily weekdays and some evenings and weekends, on call rotation.

Required Education and Experience

• Excellent customer service, communication, troubleshooting, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, or frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits following CDC guidelines for handwashing & glove use
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records.
• Ability to take initiative and to work both cooperatively with a team and independently. 
• Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models. 
• Preferred: minimum of 2 years applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Servers, Azure, Windows 10, WordPress CMS, Network Printers, Cloud Management, HTML, CSS, Active Directory, VOIP, Wi-Fi management,  .
• Understanding and demonstrated ability to secure data and promote security.

Direct Reports

• Kitchen Manager and Food Pantry Manager

EEO Statement

Churches United for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Churches United for the Homeless complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Required Education and Experience

• Excellent customer service, communication, troubleshooting, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, or frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits following CDC guidelines for handwashing & glove use
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to individual struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records.
• Ability to take initiative and to work both cooperatively with a team and independently. 
• Knowledge of harm reduction, strength-based, and behavior-based models. 
• Preferred: minimum of 2 years applicable experience preferably in social service setting with people in crisis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Servers, Azure, Windows 10, WordPress CMS, Network Printers, Cloud Management, HTML, CSS, Active Directory, VOIP, Wi-Fi management,  .
• Understanding and demonstrated ability to secure data and promote security.

Salary : $72,000