Food Program Specialist

3 weeks ago


Jacksonville, United States Diocese of St. Augustine Full time
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Jacksonville Regional Office is seeking an Food Program Specialist. This is a full-time, non-exempt 35 hour a week position located in Jacksonville, FL.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive non-profit compensation package with competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits; 100% employer paid health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental 403B retirement plan, and pension. The hiring range for this position is $17 to $19 an hour. To apply please submit a cover letter, application and resume. Catholic Charities is an EEO and e-verify participating agency.

Job Summary
The Food Program Specialist is responsible for assisting with Catholic Charities Bureau Jacksonville's procurement and distribution of food, including the coordination of pickup, receipt, storage, and distribution of food to community members in need, this includes locations in Duval, Clay, Baker, and Nassau counties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Receive food and validate invoices from food providers and donors (completes in-kind reporting agency process).
  • Ensure the safe and timely pickup, receipt, and recording of food donations, working closely with volunteers as directed by the Food Program Manager.
  • Stock pantry and ensure all food is sorted and stored in a safe and sanitary manner
  • Check daily temperatures on all appliances to ensure that food is kept at the appropriate temperatures
  • Inventory food as required and provide required food pantry reports
  • Place client information in ETO and track accordingly.
  • Utilize FIFO (first in, first out) inventory practices to ensure food quality and minimize waste
  • Assist volunteers during food distribution
  • Manage client parking and entry/exit from pantry with the help of security staff
  • Assist in the coordination and assist volunteers at food events with community partners such as "food drops," mobile pantry, or delivery programs
  • Drive Food Program Box Truck to pick up and deliver food donations in counties served
  • Ensure that the interior and exterior of the pantry are well maintained
Other Duties and Functions
  • Maintain a clean, well-ordered pantry and property
  • Report and coordinate facility maintenance for pantry and property
  • Ensure all equipment - truck, refrigerators, freezers, and facility stays in good working order; schedule maintenance/repairs as needed
  • Required to use the staff vehicle to transport food, donations or for other tasks as approved by the Food Program Manager or other competent authority.
  • Keep the Food Program Manager informed of problem areas, need for additional resources, and successful accomplishment of objectives.
  • Conveys a positive and professional image of the Agency to others both in public and internally.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all financial records and apply discretion and appropriate security measures in the handling of all confidential information.
  • Adhere to agency standard of ethical conduct and maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients.
  • Respect confidentiality within the Agency, at home, in public, in meetings and in consultations with co-workers and outside providers.
  • Sensitivity to the served population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Attend all Agency meetings as required.
  • Participate in in-service activities, training, continuing education, conferences and workshops for professional development and compliance with grant and Agency policies.
  • Keep detailed and correct records.
  • Comply with regulatory, statutory, contractual, grant and Agency standards for timeliness, completeness and accuracy when preparing and maintaining paperwork and required reports.
  • Comply with Diocesan and Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. general policies, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to report to work on time, follow directions from supervisor and accept constructive feedback.
  • Ability to de-escalate situations.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to interact effectively, compassionately, and respectfully with clients, visitors, staff and board members.
  • Strong typing and computer skills are required, including knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software programs.
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to act calmly in crisis situations and to resolve conflicts in a constructive and effective manner.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
  • Ability to understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
  • Ability to learn agency specific software.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Food handling certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Experience working with food or non-profit organizations.
Other Requirements
  • Other requirements of the job. The bullet points below may not be changed. You may add relevant bullet points if needed.
  • Clear a Level II background screening.
  • Clear a reference check (professional and personal)
  • Clear a local background check from the county in which you reside.
  • Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
  • Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto insurance according to agency standards.
  • Provide a copy of all certifications prior to your first day of employment.
  • Clear an E-Verify check.
  • Valid Florida state driver's license
Driving and Travel
  • 40% travel is required for this job.
  • This position requires that you drive your personal automobile or vehicle on agency business on behalf of Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Therefore, you must be at least 21 years old and have a current valid Florida Driver's License with no more than 5 points on your Florida driver's license within the last three years and no DUI convictions. You are required to carry automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $50,000 for each person, $100,000 for each accident or occurrence for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Additionally, if transporting children, employees must be at least 25 years old and have increased limits of 100/300/50. Please read the CCB Automobile and Driving Policy for full driving requirements.


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