Manager Food Pantry

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages all food pantry services for BMC. Institute computerized tracking of patients for each particular clinical area, inventory control, storage sanitation, purchasing/receiving, and dispensing of all food for Boston Medical Center’s Food Pantry. Manage all budgets. Acts as liaison to Greater

Boston Food Bank.

Position : Manager Food Pantry

Department : Temp - Preventive Food Pantry Operating Fund

Schedule : Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Order and shop for food supplies to stock pantry

Train staff & volunteers in selecting appropriate items for a variety of dietary restrictions & requirements.

Processes all business transactions in computerized system, and able to utilize software programs such as Excel and Word

Complete payroll time sheets

Complete monthly reports

Update participation records

Maintain filing system of all pertinent records

Enter progress notes in EMR

Distribute food supplies to clients according to dietary prescriptions

Coordinate volunteer opportunities with Volunteer Services Department

Host visitors as needed including external & internal

Promote pantry to the media (television, radio, etc.)

Conduct telephone interviews

Attend community meetings

Assist in fundraising and some grant writing

Supervise Pantry Staff, administer discipline if necessary

Participate in policy development and implementation

Act as liaison with community representatives and as a resource to clinic physicians & healthcare institutions across the country

Manage the agreements and contracts with the Greater Boston Food Bank on behalf of BMC

Coordinate Pick-up and delivery of donations

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School or G.E.D. equivalent, required

Associates Degree in Nutrition or Food Service Management, desired

3 to 5 year's related experience in food and nutrition

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Diet Technician registration with the American Dietetic Association or Dietary Managers Association

Certification in Nutrition strongly preferred

Requires a valid Massachusetts's driver's license, clean record and ability to obtain Class C license

Possess and maintain a current, valid Massachusetts driver's license and successfully complete a motor vehicle driving records check.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience of five or more employees

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Understanding of basic nutrition principles, knowledge of dietary principles

Ability to read budgetary and finance reports

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not essential

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience working with community programs with diverse populations

Ability to complete computerized accounting procedures

Ability to network with other community programs

Good writing skills

Compensation Range: $66,000.00- $96,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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