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Job:
Community Food Coordinator

Salary:
£27, ,000 per annum

Hours: 28 - 35hrs per week
(flexible or condensed working hours can be considered)

Working Pattern: 5/7 days - between 9am - 6pm (Mon-Fri, however flexibility required)

Location:
Parkhead Schoolhouse, 135 Westmuir Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, G31 5EX

A key aspect of this role requires the postholder to be on-site during their work hours. Consequently, working from home or hybrid working is not available.

Contract: 2 years fixed term

The Pantry provides fresh, nutritional, good quality food at a significantly subsidised rate.

The Pantry receives and distributes surplus, fit-for-consumption food, provided through effective partnerships with Fareshare Glasgow and the West which include; fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy to offer a quality shopping experience for a membership fee of £2.50 per shop.

As opposed to the foodbank model of free crisis provision, the pantry offers dignity and choice in exchange for a small membership fee, providing support to people on a low income, or recovering from a crisis.

You will be working with an innovative community food pantry and will be expected to deliver excellent performance results in all areas of the business.

You will be a dynamic and engaging manager with excellent communication, management, leadership and coaching skills and will have a commitment to delivering a high-quality service in line with our mission and values.

You will play a central role in the development of the project working closely with the local and bordering communities, as well as wider networks and key partners.

This is a varied and physically demanding role, and the post holder will require to be 'hands-on' with the day-to-day running of the Pantry.

Duties:

• Assist with food preparation and meal planning
• Coordinate kitchen operations and ensure cleanliness and food safety standards are met
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop menus and recipes
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for supplies as needed
• Assist with training new kitchen staff members
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assist with special events or catering as required

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a culinary or restaurant setting is preferred
• Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Please note that all positions at our company are paid, including internships.

Key Elements of the Role

Leadership and Management

• Providing daytoday supervision for The Pantry, Staff, Volunteers and Customers
• Support and Development of Staff
• Development of Pantry objectives and ensure systems are in place to achieve those objectives.
• Manage the volunteer recruitment process and appropriate support and training for volunteers.
• Engage positively with partner organisations and stakeholders, seek out, and explore new partnership opportunities.

Operational Management

• Run all operational activity in the Pantry, including stock pick up from Fareshare, stacking shelves, labelling food, recipe suggestions, stock taking, food hygiene systems and customer services.
• Coordinate food delivery with partner organisations including other members of The Scottish Pantry NetworK
• Ensure correct cash handling and reporting
• Liaise with Fareshare and other food providers and manage partnerships.
• Ensure all Operational standards including customer services, health and safety and food and hygiene are maintained.

Communications and Reporting

• Preparation of weekly and monthly statistics, reporting and sharing of information.
• Establish community engagement tools and processes to seek regular feedback from customers.
• Prepare and develop communications for all avenues including social media
• Completion of annual funder reports

Salary:
£12.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024

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