Job Description
Position Title:Food for Kids Representative Classification:Non-Exempt Reports To:Food for Kids Supervisor Location:Aurora 38th Ave Compensation:$22.00 Hourly Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive.Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.The Food for Kids (FFK) Representative assists with overall operational and logistical functions related to Food Bank of the Rockies' kids' meals programs:Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Totes of Hope .It works collaboratively with the Kitchen, Transportation, and Operations teams to organize and fulfill meal service and programmatic needs.This position is instrumental to advance the work of Food Bank of the Rockies to connect with Hunger Relief Partners to forge community-based, neighbor-centered hunger relief systems that both nourish those experiencing hunger and address the root causes of hunger.The Food Bank's team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state.Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank's organizational values and mission in all activities.If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger.We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming.We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.Primary Responsibilities:Operations:Responsible for maintaining and strengthening relationships with all CACFP/SFSP/Totes sites, providing excellent customer service through email, phone, and in-person visits Work in collaboration with Food Bank of the Rockies' Kitchen, Operations, Sourcing, and Transportation teams, and outside meal vendors to ensure timely and detailed communication of program needs and procedures for new and existing sites Work with Nutrition Manager as needed to ensure meals or product offered include a variety of HER ratings when possible and follow any compliance requirements Perform site monitor duties, develop and maintain site visit schedules for reviews and visits, and complete all the required documentation to ensure compliance with CACFP/SFSP/Totes Assist FFK Supervisor in collecting and organizing data and records by processing required paperwork for program including applications and site visits to ensure accuracy and completeness.Reporting any findings to Supervisor Communicate with sites regarding any changes to their program and ongoing communication with relevant departments to ensure information is as current as possible.Send updated forms or other necessary documents to sites as needed Ensure that all site visits/reviews are conducted promptly, are correctly documented and filed, and updated in the tracking spreadsheet Ensure all procedures are followed in accordance with the CACFP /SFSP/Totes compliance standards Provide annual required trainings for partner site staff.With assistance from the FFK Administrative Assistant, monitor sites' regular usage, completion, and compliance of Link2Feed meal counts and resolve issues as they arise Track all agencies for completion of training and compliance.Send out reminders and instructions as needed Collect client or partner stories while attending meal services Collaborate with FFK Administrative Assistant and Supervisor in tracking and updating Programs' stat/goal sheet/grants with monthly meal distributions Collaborate with FFK Supervisor and Manager in doing outreach for potential new sites Recruiting new sites may include attending a variety of meetings with schools or other potential partners, making phone calls, and/or sending emails Assist FFK administrative team with cross-over functions as necessary Support Western Slope Distribution center with FFK programming People-Focused Commitment:Conduct work with a culture of respect for all people and experiences Committed to a learning mindset and continuous improvement regarding practice of inclusion in all aspects of work Performs both internal and external work in a way that is equitably inclusive and effective within our diverse communities Regularly assesses work and supports changes to remove barriers, build systems that address inequities