Food Services Coordinator

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 04.23.2026

Hourly Wage: $28.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Bridgeway of Hope

Position Title: Food Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Food Services Coordinator , or https://tinyurl.com/3wmc52yu

To apply in person go to 9827 NE Sunderland Ave. Portland, OR 97211. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Allison Welch at allison.welch@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (971) 202-5360. Ms. Welch is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Some kitchen experience required.
• The individual must obtain yearly certification in First Aid, CPR, and a Multnomah County Food Handler's Card.

Scope of Position:

The primary function of the Food Services Coordinator is to support Salvation Army-operated shelter programs by providing snacks and preparing meals. This includes coordinating food donation pickups, assessing items for usability, and distributing appropriate supplies to shelter locations.

The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for preparing meals for program participants using donated food, as well as overseeing the operation, use, and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. This position ensures that the kitchen and food storage areas are clean and maintained in compliance with current Oregon Health Department standards.

Additional responsibilities include supervising volunteers assigned to the kitchen or food storage areas, interacting professionally with program participants and donors, planning weekly snack distribution, and maintaining accurate records. Any special or unusual concerns must be promptly reported to the Program Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Organizes projects, sets priorities, calculates, catalogues, inspects, analyzes, plans, comprehends, and cooperates with others.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Have a high level of patience and must be congenial and able to work with difficult individuals.

Licenses and Certifications required:

• Driver's License.
• Food Handlers Permit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep inventory of kitchen and dining room clean and operational
• Maintain cleaning standards and supplies
• Provide shelter snack foods and transport to multiple shelter sites.
• Prepare meals for new participants in transitional housing program.
• Maximize the impact of food donations by strategically incorporating them into active programs, including developing creative approaches to transform donated items into nutritious snacks or meals that align with each program's specific needs.
• Monitor and dispose of foods beyond their pull dates and maintain food inventories.
• Enforce the policy that no food, supplies, or material will be distributed outside the facility without prior approval from Administration.
• Supervise food program volunteers during scheduled work shifts.
• Develop a Weekly Food Plan as needed.
• Must obtain a Multnomah County Food Handler's Certificate.
• Manage daily food donations by pickup and delivery, keeping a log of their receipt.
• Assist in completion of all Oregon Food Bank and Oregon Department of Education inventory and reporting requirements. Including weekly ordering from OFB, record keeping, daily, and monthly reports; as well as yearly training for ODE as needed.
• Maintain facility and program compliance standards in accordance with Oregon Food Bank Agency requirements and Multnomah County Health Standards.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Operate a desktop or laptop computer. Operate telephone.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions:

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Work in the kitchen with hot and sharp equipment without risk to personal safety.
• Work on many projects at once in an office environment with interruptions and noises from voices, telephones, printers.

Miscellaneous:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code that includes professional dress which is appropriate to the work environment and reflects well on the organization.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Supervisor: Programs Administrator