Job Information
The Salvation Army Food Services Specialist in Levittown, Pennsylvania
Overview
Position:Food Service Specialist
Department:Levittown Corps
Availability of Position:Immediate
Schedule:Part-time Plus, 25 hours per week
Reporting Relationship:Caseworker
Salary/Grade: $14.00 per hour; Grade 72, Non-Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Caseworker, the Food Services Specialist (FSS) organizes and carries out the Levittown Corps food service activities, including, but not limited to, food pantry pick-up, organization, and distribution, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), gifs-in-kind, meal prep, etc.
Responsibilities
Description of Position:
As scheduled, pick up all food donations for use in Salvation Army food pantry and programs.
Coordinate pick up of other donations and/or necessary supplies, as requested by staff.
Following food safety standards, unload and store/stock all food donations.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked choice food pantry, notifying caseworker as items become low.
Document all refrigerator and freezer temps, submitting to caseworker monthly and notifying Caseworker/Operations Manager of issues that may arise.
Keep all areas of food service clean, sanitized, and inviting, including, but not limited to, food pantry, kitchen, refrigerators, freezers, and table displays.
Maintain the TEFAP database for food pantry recipients, submitting monthly reports to Caseworker for statistical reporting.
Monitor the Food Pantry during pantry days, taking the lead as necessary, overseeing and training volunteers, and interacting with clients to determine how The Salvation Army can meet their greater need.
Track and submit documentation for gifts-in-kind.
Work closely with Caseworker for meal prep at the Monthly Community Meal, as well as other potential meals, and serve as needed.
Work with Caseworker to enhance the food pantry, such as classes for meal planning, cooking on a budget, healthy eating, etc.
Assist with the maintenance of two 12-passenger vans (used for food pick-ups), including gassing up, notifications for oil changes, etc.
General housekeeping, as time permits.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education or 3-5 years’ experience in human services, food services or related field.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to maintain client confidentiality in and out of work duties.
Represent The Salvation Army while on duty with a kind and helpful disposition.
Excellent communication skills, especially verbal.
Basic computer literacy.
Cooking skills.
Ability to work with a diverse population of people.
Ability to lift boxes, loaded with food, safely.
Must be able to work independently.
Must have a valid PA Driver License, with clean driving record, and pass TSA Driving Course within one week of hire.
ServeSafe certification a plus; ability to pass ServeSafe within 30 days of hire.
As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
Must have an understanding of, appreciation for, and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .
Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .
The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
No phone calls please
Updated by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 6/26/24.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Requisition No.2078
Job LocationsUS-PA-Levittown
Job ID 2023-11848
Category Food Services
Compensation Min USD $14.00/Hr.
Compensation Max USD $14.00/Hr.
Type Regular Part-Time