Food and Inventory Clerk

Role: Food and Inventory Clerk

Reports to: Program Manager

Program: 1401 Westside Center

Department: Access Center

Location: Annenberg Access Center 503 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90401

Setting:100 Onsite

Schedule: M W Th F 8am 4:30pm; T 7am 3:30pm

Status:Fulltime/NonExempt/NonManagement

Benefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) etc.

Openings:1

SUMMARY:

As the Food and Inventory Clerk you will play a key role in our mission to providecompassionate restorative care to individuals facing homelessness mental health challenges and substance addiction. You will ensure that unhoused clients are able to receive a meal and housed clients receive groceries as they continue to reach their goal of permanent housing and retention.

You may be the first point of contact for clients fostering a welcoming environment that supports their progress. Using evidencebased approaches like harm reduction housingfirst and traumainformed care youll engage with clients ensure adherence to program guidelines and maintain a safe wellkept facility. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the kitchen responsibilities and being completed on timecomplete all admin tasks stats log sheet ensure the kitchen stays up to code and ready for inspection by our collaborators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager The Food and Inventory Clerk is responsible for:

• Organize and stock storage areas (food cleaning/household/hygiene supplies etc.
• Coordinate and assemble daily lunches
• Provide directions and coordination for kitchen & clothing room volunteers
• Organization and upkeep clothing closet
• Organization transport and storage of donation items
• Ensure the smooth operation cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
• Maintain an accurate inventory of food deliveries on a weekly basis and a count of all lunches distributed daily document and record dailylunch data
• Plan weekly menu for food program utilizing FDA nutritional guidelines
• Clean the pantry/kitchen area and the clothing room
• Monitor and supervise delivery of food and clothing donations
• Ensure high nutritional standards in accordance with USDA recommended guidelines
• Use proper food handling techniques per LA County Health Dept. guidelines
• Perform the weekly pickup of food from the food bank
• Monitor the distribution of the Grocery program; ensure files are updated
• Recertify clients into the Grocery program annually
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed by the Program Manager
• Assist staff in maintaining order and a smooth flow of services throughout the day
• Participate in all case files staff meetings supervision team meetings training and retreats
• Participate in ongoing selfevaluation and development/modification
• Communicate effectively and promptly with management team peers collaborators and clients
• Participate in ongoing selfevaluation program evaluation and development/modification
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Current valid California Drivers license
• Time Management Skills Organizational Skills and Clear Communication

Work Environment:

• Mostly kitchen environment; on the road weekly for pickups and deliveries
• May necessitate working in a busy and loud environment
• May be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odor
• Will be required to stand for long periods of time
• May require working in elevated temperatures in kitchen
• Will need frequently to stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push and pullitems weighing 50 pounds or less