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Pantry Coordinator
About Comfort Food Community (CFC)
Comfort Food Community works to strengthen our region by improving access to fresh, nutritious food and building community connections that support health and wellbeing. Our pantry services are a cornerstone of this mission, serving individuals and families with dignity, consistency, and compassion.
Position Summary
The Pantry Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring CFC’s pantry services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This position works closely with staff and volunteers to oversee pantry operations; welcome and support clients; coordinate food distribution; and ensure accurate data collection. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, community-centered environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Pantry Coordination (Primary Focus)- Oversee and support all pantry services (Monday - Wednesday) including set up, throughout the service and closing and clean up.
- Coordinate all related activities required for successful pantry services, including receiving, organizing and distributing food.
- Delegate tasks to volunteers and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator on training and scheduling.
- Assist volunteers with signing up for shifts and recording volunteer hours.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; complete new client intake and accurately maintain confidential client records.
- Maintain a warm, welcoming and safe environment for clients and volunteers.
- Keep pantry spaces clean, organized and food-safe, through scheduled up-keep.
- Report equipment issues or other concerns to the appropriate staff member.
- Record and maintain pantry attendance numbers and demographics data to submit monthly.
- Work with the Food Recovery & Access Manager to track and report food volume
- Work with the Development Manager to record in-kind product donations and support donor relationship building.
- Follow policies and procedures that govern pantry operations.
- Participate in cross-program collaboration.
- Creatively problem solve logistics, maintenance and operational hurdles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- A Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, human services or related field is required.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to meet the job responsibilities.
- Ability to build trust and connect with individuals across differences in class, race, gender, and other identities.
- Experience leading a team of volunteers.
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing demands.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated commitment to food access.
- Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing tasks as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Experience with technology systems such as Asana, Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Charity Tracker, and Meal Connect.
- Spanish language skills a plus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment- Must be available for pantry services outside standard business hours (Monday–Wednesday).
- Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in pantry environments including walk-in coolers, freezers, and outdoor conditions.
- Must be comfortable driving larger vehicles and operating manual and powered pallet jacks.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Schedule- Monday: 10 hours
- Tuesday: 10 hours
- Wednesday: 12 hours
- Thursday: 8 hours
- Friday: Off OR split Thursday/Friday into two 4-hour days
- Required attendance at all pantry services.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role to hiring@comfortfoodcommunity.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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