Food Programs Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Food Programs Support Manager assists the Food Programs Director's in all aspects of Food Programs management to ensure the provision of high-quality services in alignment with the agency mission through the supervision of the Food Programs Warehouse and Distribution team, functional management of the program, support of satellite kitchens, volunteer education and relations, and execution of programming, including receiving donations and food distribution. The MFS Manager also participates in program development and evaluation, resource and systems development, and community relations in support of the Program Director.

The schedule for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm

1-3 years supervisory/management experience in food services operations in social services or nonprofit organization.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

Specific qualifications and responsibilities include;

• Alignment with Preble Street’s mission and Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
• Lead shifts and manage all Mobile Food operations to ensure services are provided and staffing requirements are met.
• Ensure that established sanitation and safety standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Regularly work a full-time schedule, with consistent, predictable on-site attendance to meet program coverage needs, and work different and or extended shifts to meet program coverage needs, as needs arise.
• Assist in food and supplies inventory system and procedures as directed by Food Programs Director.

• ServSafe certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire and continuously maintained thereafter).
• Ability to drive a box truck and other agency vehicles with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; And ability to pack and unload trucks.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $30.78 /hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Please submit both a resume and cover letter as part of your application. This may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.