Food Coordinator

Kidzeco is a successful and well-established social enterprise based in West Lothian providing affordable, high quality pre-loved children’s goods to families in our communities. Our community work focuses primarily on addressing health inequalities in families with young children and pregnant women. We are looking to recruit a Food Coordinator to deliver day to day operations within our Family Food Pantry.
**Job Title**:
Food Co-ordinator

**Employer**:
Kidz-Eco CIC

**Hours**:
16 hours per week: will include Friday and Saturday

**Contract**:
6 months (with a possible extension)

**Leave**:
28 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata

**Salary**:
£10.40 per hour

**Responsible to**:
Community Development Manager

**Accountability**

The post holder is accountable for:

- Co-ordinating the day-to-day operations of the Family Food pantry to successfully reduce food waste, build stronger partnerships with the community and provide access to nutritious food.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

- Tracking and recording of all food donations and stock management including monitoring stock levels
- Co-ordinate weekly purchase and pick up of fresh food
- Develop and maintain relationships with partner organisations and food donators to secure and collect surplus food
- Measure and evaluate the impact of the Family Pantry
- Recruit and manage volunteers to support the Family Pantry as required
- Maintain booking system and analyse customer data and report accordingly
- Support Kidzeco staff/volunteers as required
- Assist with the launch of new products and marketing campaigns

.**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Essential Criteria**

Ability to coordinate distribution and delivery to tight timescales

Positive and proactive; a team player actively contributing to the hands-on delivery and development of services

Empathic, non-judgmental and committed to preserving the dignity of customers at all times

Organised, enthusiastic and self motivated

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Computer literate and ability to learn new systems

Full clean driving licence

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Desirable Criteria**

Coordination of a food distribution service including generating donations and managing stock

Working with, supporting, and training volunteers

Ability to motivate and influence others

Knowledge of the voluntary/third sector

REHIS Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

Knowledge of food poverty services in West Lothian

Experience of creating and managing spreadsheets and databases

Experience of managing a budget

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bathgate, West Lothian: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location