Announcement
Kinship Community Food Center is seeking an individual to serve our community by providing excellent day-to-day leadership in our full food programming efforts. The Food Center Operations Manager will also play the lead role in acquiring the healthiest inventory, uncovering new sources of inventory and partnership opportunities, operating our high-activity Food Center, and running seasonal special events.
Areas of Interest or Expertise
- Grocery Operations | Project Management | Event Planning | Kitchen Management | Restaurant Management
- Logistics | Customer Experience | Hospitality Retail | Nonprofit Program Management
Our Mission
Kinship Community Food Center engages volunteers and neighborhood residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty. The mission pillars of our work are 1) nourishing food security and wellness, 2) fostering kinship and community engagement and 3) creating stability & economic opportunity.
Our fresh food market, urban farm, café, and collaborative meals expand food access while teaching healthful habits and skills in a community of belonging where crisis assistance and mentoring is made available. We believe no one is so deprived that they have nothing to give, and no one is so well-off that they no longer have needs.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the operational processes and flow during food sorting, distribution, and any special events
- Explore additional food procurement sources for expanded variety and volume of food available
- Maintain food center space to create an inviting, safe, and efficient setting for patrons to access services at Kinship
- Supervise staff, interns and workforce team members when present at the Food Center
- Speak publicly at Food Center and external events
- Facilitate all communication and coordination with our food and product partners
- Lead weekly operations meeting and related debrief meetings, and own all pre-work and potential follow-up items each week
- Set and manage budget relating to Food Center operations
- Oversee and schedule all food pickups and deliveries, and oversee organization and storage of all inventories
- Coordinate and lead all food/gift-related events and activities at the Food Center, including large food drives, Kinship Day, Thanksgiving giveaway, and Christmas giveaway
Desired Qualifications
- Receptiveness to overall servant leader model and mission of Kinship Community Food Center
- Tuesday – Saturday work week, including occasional evenings
- Experience and sensitivity to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food service or management, business, culinary, agriculture, nutrition science, logistics, hospitality or related fields or equivalent life/work experiences
- Highly motivated and self-directed with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, and written & verbal communication skills
- High comfort level with public speaking
- Strong attention to detail and ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to learn and try new things
- Openness to work within a Christian/Catholic faith-based environment based on social justice principles
- Valid Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and transportation to support work activities
And We Offer You
A competitive salary of $48,000 – $58,000 (commensurate with experience), extensive benefits package, a flexible work environment, an enthusiastic team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
Working Conditions
Work Location: Open office workspace with active team atmosphere. Commercial kitchen and food marketplace.
Physical Requirements: Standing and sitting for prolonged periods. Typing on a computer keyboard. Lifting objects of 40 pounds or less and public speaking.
Equipment Used: Hand cart, cargo van, computer, printer/copier.
Here is what some Team Members have to say about the Kinship Community Food Center workplace culture:
“I always feel supported, like I have a purpose, and that my coworkers truly care about me.”
“The sense of family and willingness to accept each other as they make themselves vulnerable leads to a culture that fosters the risk required for growth and achieving our personal as well as organizational potential.”
“The community of shoppers, volunteers, staff, donors, etc., and the culture of generosity here has made this a great place to work. I love that we are so mission driven. As a whole, the community here really cares about the dignity of one another, and we strive to uplift that through our program offerings (offering fresh, farm produce, assisting others in mentoring relationships, offering trainings on poverty and hunger, and so much more).”
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.