About us
Bread of Life is a faith-based, non-denominational, volunteer-driven organization that provides food security for people in need. We strive to foster an environment that promotes mutual respect, teamwork, communication, creativity, taking initiative, adaptability to our changing food security environment, and responsiveness to community needs. We value and incorporate the time, skills and contributions of hundreds of community volunteers. We work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion for staff, volunteers and members needing services.
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Collaboration
- Casual work attire
- International workforce
Job Summary:
We are seeking an individual to be responsible for:
1) Food management for warehouse and Food Mart (free food for the public), including coordinating food pickup and deliveries, maintaining safe food handling and storage protocols, and directing and supervising volunteers and staff.
2) Safety, including maintaining supplies of safety and sanitation equipment, orienting and training staff on safety and cleaning supplies, safety procedures, and use of safety equipment
3) Training and supervising staff on program equipment, such as cardboard baler, mechanical pallet lift, floor scale
4) Managing building or mechanical issues, such as equipment failure, snow removal/de-icing, plumbing, electrical outlets, alarms, etc., by arranging necessary services with vendors/contractors. Managing service contracts for major equipment such as kitchen hood/fire suppression system, grease trap, elevator, mechanical pallet lift
Requirements:
· Good training skills for training staff and volunteers on equipment and procedures
· Facility with using mechanical equipment
· Good management and supervisory skills to direct volunteers and staff
· Knowledge of food safety handling and storage protocols desirable. Must complete the Greater Boston Food Bank Pantry Food Safety class as soon as it is offered after hire date
· Basic safety, CPR and First Aid training desirable. BOL will provide paid training opportunity after hire date if needed.
· Good cleaning and organizing skills with attention to detail
· Ability to interact well with others, being respectful and courteous, and presenting BOL to the public in a positive light.
· Drivers License
· Knowledge of a language in addition to English desirable but not required (such as Chinese, Haitian Creole, Nepalese, Portuguese, Spanish, or Vietnamese).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
- management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Malden, MA 02148 (Required)
Work Location: In person