Pantry Manager

Job Description

Food Pantry Manager Duties

• Oversee daily pantry operations and make sure products are displayed well, rotated and date reviewed.
• Maintain policies and procedures from Gleaners foodbank.
• Maintain forms required by Gleaners
• Keep operation compliant with food safety regulations
• • Obtain and maintain the serv safe certification
• Receive weekly deliveries from Gleaners
• • Ensure backstock area is kept clean and organized
• Manage inventory levels to ensure FCoH is proactive on keeping items in stock.
• Maintain the frozen foods/meat inventory for walk in freezer
• • Adjust limits in shopping area as necessary
• Train volunteers, schedule volunteer times
• Attend Gleaners agency meetings and conference calls
• Coordinate Food Drives and Donation Campaigns
• Equipment care- cleaning, defrosting, sanitizing
• Meet with volunteer coordinator and Director to review volunteer needs

The Free Choice Market at Center of Hope is more than just a food pantry

it's a place of dignity, choice, and compassionate connection. Unlike traditional pantries, guests at the Free Choice Market shop with a volunteer companion who helps them navigate the shelves and select the items their family actually wants and needs. This grocery-store-style approach reduces waste, empowers families, and creates space for meaningful conversations, prayer, and support. Stocked with fresh produce, meats, shelf-stable items, and household essentials, the market is open several days a week by appointment, ensuring that no one has to face hunger alone.

It's a key part of our mission to not only meet immediate physical needs, but also to build trust and open doors to deeper life change.