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  • Food Rescue & Distribution Manager
    Food Rescue & Distribution Manager
    1 month ago
    $22–$26 hourly
    Part-time
    Clifton

    At The Food Brigade, we are committed to reducing food insecurity and food waste by connecting communities with fresh, nutritious food and supportive services. The Food Rescue & Distribution Manager plays a vital role in advancing this mission by leading the coordination of food rescue efforts and Mobile Farmer’s Market (MFM) distributions. This position ensures that high-quality food reaches those who need it most while fostering community engagement and access to essential resources. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage food rescue operations, including identifying and securing food suppliers, • Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with vendors to schedule and execute pickups, • Develop and manage distribution schedules to ensure consistent, equitable food access, • Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply, quality, and product variety, • Plan and prepare inventory for each distribution and stock the Mobile Farmer’s Market accordingly, • Assist in and co-manage all MFM distributions alongside the Driver, • Register new clients on-site and provide outreach at remote distribution locations, • Connect clients with additional services, including brick-and-mortar assistance and wraparound support programs, • Support warehouse operations, including inventory handling and organization, • Routinely lift and move 35-50 pounds unassisted, • Use a pallet jack, pallet stacker, hand truck, • Drive a cargo van, box truck, and Mobile Farmer’s Market as needed, • Conduct food pickups from suppliers/donors and delivery to our multiple locations, and ensure safe transport and handling procedures, • Prepare and deliver weekly reports to the Executive Director Collaboration: • Work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to support program goals and operational effectiveness Requirements: • Background check required, • Clean driving record required, • Commitment to mandatory in-house training and continuing education, including Food Handler Safety Certification, customer service, and de-escalation practices Preferred Qualifications (not required): • Experience in food rescue, food distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations, • Background in nonprofit, community outreach, or social services, • Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments, • Ability to operate box trucks or similar commercial vehicles

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  • Kitchen Helper - Homeless Shelter (Union City, NJ)
    Kitchen Helper - Homeless Shelter (Union City, NJ)
    1 month ago
    Part-time
    Union City

    PERC Shelter – Kitchen Helper Job Description Summary: The Kitchen Helper supports the kitchen workers in preparing and serving meals for up to 150 individuals in an emergency shelter and soup kitchen. This role assists with food prep, cleaning, organization, and ensures a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. Responsibilities: • Assist with preparing and serving daily meals, including lunch, dinner and snacks support, • Help with basic food prep such as chopping, assembling meals, and portioning, • Package, label, and store meals properly for refrigeration or freezing, • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, pantry, and dining areas, • Organize and restock pantry and kitchen supplies, • Assist with inventory tracking alongside kitchen staff, • Support use of leftovers and donated food for meal preparation, • Work with volunteers during meal prep and service, • Ensure kitchen rules are followed, including no client access to the kitchen, • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, • Perform other duties as assigned by the Cook or Shelter Staff Requirements: • Some food service or kitchen experience preferred, but not required, • Willingness to learn food safety practices and procedures, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Comfortable working with volunteers and diverse populations, • Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently, • Flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings as needed

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