Pantry Coordinator

PANTRY COORDINATOR

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is seeking a full-time Pantry Coordinator. This position is responsible for the acceptance of donations and deliveries, routine stocking of our pantry and kitchen, and distribution to other areas of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

LOCATION: Central Campus, 830 N 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain proper inventory levels and perform physical inventories
• Acceptance of donations and deliveries and routine stocking utilizing FIFO (First-In, First-out) method to ensure food quality and minimize waste
• Select and deliver food from the pantry to the kitchen and other areas of MRM
• Rotate stock in coolers and freezer while maintaining organization
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the pantry
• Fill out receipts for donated items
• Collaborate with kitchen and Distribution Center staff
• Adhere to health department standards, to include, safe food handling and proper temperature controls
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous pantry or commercial kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food and safety standards; ServSafe certification is beneficial
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is required to track & monitor freshness dates and shelve items with oldest at the front, newest in back
• Must be able to properly store food items (freezer/cooler/shelf)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
• Exhibit courtesy, tact, and reasonable speed in performance of duties
• Computer literacy and the ability to navigate inventory tracking software
• Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected
• Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 80lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
• A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
• Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
• Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
  
  
  

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Hiring Range: $18.60-$19.25 hourly, based on candidate qualifications and experience
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with generous employer contribution
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Health Club reimbursement
• Education assistance
• Free onsite parking
• Free meal available during shift
• Business Casual/Casual Dress
  
  
  

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services