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ALIVE

Food Program Manager Inventory

Alexandria, VA · On-site

The Food Program Manager for Warehouse & Deliveries is responsible for managing the day-to-day ... Assistants. • Works with Food warehouse Assistants and volunteers to ensure safe and efficient ...

ALIVE

Food Program Manager Inventory

Alexandria, VA · On-site

The Food Program Manager for Warehouse & Deliveries is responsible for managing the day-to-day ... Works with Food warehouse Assistants and volunteers to ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading ...

Erickson

Activities Program Assistant

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as an Activities Program Assistant! In ... on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at ...

SGI Global

Food Service Program Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Supervise the receipt, storage and utilization of food, equipment and supplies • Establish short and long range food service program goals • Assist mobile unites in the performance of ...

Gregorys Coffee

Assistant Store Leader

Washington, DC · On-site

$22.50 - $25/hr

Gregorys Coffee Assistant Store Leader We are looking for highly motivated and energetic ... the store's food program-including fresh baked pastries, hot sandwiches, and grab & go-by ...

Gregorys Coffee

Assistant Store Leader

Washington, DC · On-site

$22.50 - $26/hr

Gregorys Coffee Assistant Store Leader We are looking for highly motivated and energetic ... store's food program-including fresh baked pastries, hot sandwiches, and grab & go-by ...

Gregorys Coffee

Assistant Store Leader

Washington, DC · On-site

$22.50 - $25/hr

Gregorys Coffee Assistant Store Leader We are looking for highly motivated and energetic ... store's food program-including fresh baked pastries, hot sandwiches, and grab & go-by ...

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How much do food program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for food program assistant in Ashburn, VA is $46,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,300.00 and $48,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Program Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFood Program AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government programs, community centersRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, community programsFood service industry, hospitality
Job FocusAssisting with food program administration, client support, and compliancePreparing, serving, and cleaning up food in a service setting

While both roles involve working with food, the Food Program Assistant primarily supports food assistance programs and administrative tasks, whereas the Food Service Worker focuses on food preparation and service in a direct customer-facing environment.

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Food Program Manager Inventory

ALIVE

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description
ALIVE!, is an interfaith community-based nonprofit in Alexandria, VA, providing basic needs services since 1969, has rapidly expanded its food program in response to growing food insecurity due the pandemic and economic crisis. We are looking for people who are motivated to help others, have a positive attitude, work well in a team, and take responsibility and pride and their work. Our mission is to provide basic needs services through faith and love.
Job Description
The Food Program Manager for Warehouse & Deliveries is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations concerning warehouse management, tracking inventory, communicating purchasing and inventory needs and ensuring food is prepared for delivery. This includes but is not limited to managing relationships and scheduling for pantry deliveries, working with a team to prepare food for delivery to distribution events, keep track of inventory in and out under direction, and working as part of team to ensure procurement and appropriate storage and delivery of nutritional foods. This position also helps to support food at new ALIVE! Food Centers and ensure culturally relevant nutritious foods are available to pantries and clients.
• Manages food supply and keep track of needs, incoming deliveries, and outgoing food
• Manages inventory reports and keep them current
Tracks purchases, in-Kind/donations
• Prepares pallets for distribution events as part of the food team.
• Details a purchase schedule with distribution manager and Program Operations Director and updates when orders are received.
• Manages operations including sorting and organizing pallets and preparing food for delivery for distribution events
• Prepares food and supplies for delivery to Community Partners (pantries & meal kitchens, schools and others), coordinating with Food Warehouse Assistants.
• Works with Food warehouse Assistants and volunteers to ensure safe and efficient loading/unloading trucks, packing pallets.
• Ensures sufficient variety of food is available to meet basic nutritional standards
• Works at distributions events as needed,
• Conducts orientation for volunteers on-site and in advance of events.
• Assesses and coordinates needs and deliveries to pantries each month
• Drive and deliver food around the Alexandria City to partners or to distribution events
• Manages inventory and volunteers stocking ALIVE! Food hubs
• Works to support other ALIVE! program operations as directed by Program Operations Director
• Checks volunteers are signed in and working safely and maintains safe clean workspaces
• Maintains refrigerator units and ensure they are cleaned regularly
• Assists with the maintenance of trucks
• Ensure bags are prepared for grocery distribution and student/weekend back-pack programs
• Works collaboratively to ensure food is available for home delivery and quarantine programs
• Maintains warehouse equipment and ensure equipment is in good and safe operating condition
• Works closely with Food Distribution Manager, Volunteer Manager, and Food Warehouse Assistants
• Manages warehouse staffing schedule
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience working in a foodbank, event planning, restaurant, logistics, grocery retailer or related operation is helpful. Should be proficient in MS office applications, particularly, outlook, teams, excel and word. Good written and verbal communication and ability to connect and work with a diverse group of individuals and volunteers and clients. Bilingual a plus. Ability to lift at least 60 lbs and handle repetitive physical tasks is important. Current clean driving record, and ability to drive a 16 foot box truck is required. Ability to operate a pallet jack is helpful.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time on-site position. Hours will be somewhat flexible and likely include some evenings and at least one day on the weekends. ALIVE! provides benefits to full-time employees including health, dental and PTO.

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