About GLIDE:
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Summary:
The Steward maintains the order and inventory of food supplies, dry goods, paper products, and equipment for the Daily Free Meals Program (DFMP). This person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the stockroom, all refrigerators and freezers, as well as utilizing the proper methods for food storage. The Steward is also responsible for inventory rotation and data entry. If the Steward also drives for the DFMP, this person must pass a pre-employment drug test and must comply with the California Department of Motor Vehicles laws and rules of the road, as well as GLIDE’s Fleet Safety Program.
This person is expected to behave in a manner that demonstrates our Core Values: radically inclusive, just and loving, exemplary customer service, outstanding job performance, peaceful problem resolution, and respectful client management. Work responsibilities will, at times, require long days and/or evening or weekend responsibilities. Excellent attendance is required with schedule flexibility determined by agency needs.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Receive and store all purchased and donated food.
- Rotate stock to maintain freshness.
- Check all invoices as goods are removed from delivery trucks to confirm all items have been delivered in their proper quantities.
- Maintain a regular and accurate computer inventory of in-stock items.
- Supply the main dining room and coffeehouse with all necessary food and supplies in a timely fashion.
- Fulfill staff requests for food, beverages, and supplies.
- Take all garbage from the main dining room, coffeehouse, and prep kitchen to the trash compactor.
- Keep the trash area and both stockrooms clean, organized, sanitary, and locked at all times.
- Ensure the security of stockroom inventory by securing all entrances and exits and preventing unauthorized entrance to the stockroom. Strictly enforce GLIDE policies as they relate to the removal of all GLIDE property, including donations.
- Oversee rodent and pest control in stockroom areas in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
- Assist with the unloading of donations.
- Deliver meals to shelters. Pick up food donations from businesses and return to GLIDE. Maintain cleanliness and conduct daily inspections of vehicles. Report all vehicle concerns/problems immediately.
- Maintain sanitation and temperature daily logs.
Minimum Qualifications- Previous experience working as a warehouse/stockroom worker desired.
- Dependability and must be team-oriented.
- Very good organizational abilities with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task within specific timelines.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding and fast-paced multicultural environment.
- Willingness to learn, understand, and implement kitchen techniques, procedures, and rules.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be pleasant, good-natured, and cooperative.
- Exercises sound judgment in interactions with others; must maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate a commitment to learning, communicating, and working respectfully with people different from themselves.
- Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Must pass Tuberculosis screening.
- Must complete annual food safety training and certification.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to communicate by telephone or two-way radio and understand and follow instructions concerning various chemicals.
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$45,760 - $50,000 a year
This role will be covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
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Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work can be physically and mentally demanding. As a result, employees may be frequently standing and walking. Physical stamina and a high energy level are essential to this role:
Ability to move quickly to address emergencies.
Must possess the strength, stamina and mobility to climb multiple flights of stairs, repeatedly in a given shift.
Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively (in person, telephone or zoom).
Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment.
At GLIDE, we ensure competitive and fair compensation by utilizing data from seven comprehensive pay surveys, including Gallagher, and analyzing over 450 nonprofits in our sector. Our pay structure considers location, organization type, and market trends to attract and retain top talent.
GLIDE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Environment:
GLIDE’s buildings are in the Tenderloin neighborhood. GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy for the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.