FOOD PANTRY MANAGER
Position Summary
Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Food Pantry Manager to oversee it’s daily operations. This hands-on position is responsible for pantry operations, volunteer supervision, inventory management, food safety compliance, and client services. The Food Pantry Manager reports directly to the Program Director.
Position: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Compensation: Based on experience
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, organization, and an efficient environment.
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and support volunteers while fostering a positive culture.
- Manage food inventory, including receiving, inspecting, sorting, dating, stocking, rotating, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Coordinate food orders, retail donations, Mid-Ohio pick-ups, direct retail partner pick-ups, pantry lockers, home deliveries, and community distributions.
- Ensure compliance with GRIN policies and Mid-Ohio food safety and health standards.
- Maintain required documentation, temperature logs, inventory records, and data.
- Perform routine facility maintenance checks and report repair needs.
- Assist with seasonal programs, food drives, holiday distributions, and special events.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience managing operations in a nonprofit, food pantry, warehouse, grocery, food service, logistics, or similar environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work.
Who Will Be Successful
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is organized, dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently while building positive relationships with clients, volunteers, and community partners. A commitment to treating every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion is essential.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Brenda at [email protected]. In the first paragraph of your cover letter, briefly describe your experience leading teams and managing daily operations.
Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
