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The Food Depot

Food Rescue Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Food Rescue Coordinator Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement SUPERVISES: None SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ...

The Food Depot

Food Rescue Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Food Rescue Coordinator Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement SUPERVISES: None SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ...

The Food Depot

Food Rescue Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Food Rescue Coordinator Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement SUPERVISES: None SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ...

Thefooddepot

Food Rescue Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$250/hr

Food Rescue Coordinator Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement SUPERVISES: None SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ...

PHILABUNDANCE

Retail Rescue Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$23/hr

The Food Sourcing department is responsible for the acquisition and purchase of food. The Retail ... The Retail Rescue Coordinator II will provide exemplary customer service internally and externally ...

NY Common Pantry

Part-Time Food Rescue Driver

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

The Part-Time Food Rescue Driver coordinates and conducts pick-ups of donated food and other items for NYCP's food pantry and hot meal programs. The Part-Time Food Rescue Driver also provides ...

Delphi Technologies

Food Rescue Manager

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Exempt Description Food Rescue Manager $70,665-$81,472 Annualized Salary Exempt About Us Come join ... Through this balance of independent leadership and organizational coordination, the FRM ensures ...

Delphi Technologies

$60 - $80/hr

Exempt Description Food Rescue Manager $70,665-$81,472 Annualized Salary Exempt About Us Come join ... Through this balance of independent leadership and organizational coordination, the FRM ensures ...

Open Cupboard

Food Systems Director

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Oversee the food rescue fleet, including route planning, driver coordination, and a structured preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle availability and routing efficiency. * Oversee systems ...

Open Cupboard

Food Systems Director

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

... food rescue fleet, including route planning, driver coordination, and a structured preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle availability and routing efficiency. • Oversee systems for ...

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Open Cupboard

Food Systems Director

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Oversee the food rescue fleet, including route planning, driver coordination, and a structured preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle availability and routing efficiency. * Oversee systems ...

Open Cupboard

Food Systems Director

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Oversee the food rescue fleet, including route planning, driver coordination, and a structured preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle availability and routing efficiency. * Oversee systems ...

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How much do food rescue coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for food rescue coordinator in the United States is $21.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a food rescue coordinator do?

A Food Rescue Coordinator manages the collection and redistribution of surplus food from donors, such as grocery stores, restaurants, or events, to organizations and individuals in need. Their responsibilities include coordinating with food donors, arranging transportation, ensuring food safety standards are met, and tracking rescued food volumes. This role is essential in reducing food waste and addressing hunger within communities by efficiently channeling excess food to those who need it most.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food rescue coordinator?

To thrive as a Food Rescue Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience in logistics or supply chain management, often supported by a related degree or certification. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and safe food handling certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills help facilitate partnerships and coordinate volunteers effectively. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently rescuing surplus food and ensuring its safe delivery to communities in need.

What are the main challenges a food rescue coordinator faces when organizing food recovery efforts?

A Food Rescue Coordinator often encounters challenges such as coordinating schedules between food donors, volunteers, and recipient organizations, ensuring food safety during transport, and managing unpredictable donation volumes. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as plans may change quickly due to donor availability or varying food quantities. Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with community partners and staying compliant with food handling regulations are essential for success in this role.

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Food Rescue Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

The Food Depot
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$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Food Depot rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

JOB TITLE: Food Rescue Coordinator Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Warehouse Operations and Procurement
SUPERVISES: None SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.00/Hour DOE
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Simple IRA
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of volunteer special projects within the warehouse, including inventory management, while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, standards, and program guidelines.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepares for and assists volunteers in examining perishable foods for expiration dates, quality of food - disposes of food not suitable for consumption and boxes up food suitable for distributions.
  • Handles food according to safe food handling practices and guidelines
  • Works in partnership with Warehouse Project Coordinator to prepare volunteer areas; works with staff to identify projects and needed supplies
  • Ensure volunteers receive appropriate training, guidance, and ongoing support to perform their roles effectively.
  • Collaborate with the volunteer team to support volunteer check-in.
  • Coordinates with both distribution and operations staff for requirements of distributions.
  • Works with Inventory Specialists on box build operations.
  • Schedules work to be completed in coordination with operational requirements.
  • Uses "Ceres" to maintain inventory accuracy and bar coding in accordance with warehouse procedures.
  • Manage feedback from volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders involved in volunteer activities; share insights with staff to recognize successes, address areas for improvement, and enhance future volunteer experiences.
  • Coordinate with Procurement Specialist on incoming commodities for repack.
  • Ensures that all stock and inventory items are maintained in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, standards and program guidelines -- executes physical counts
  • Ensures the proper maintenance and recording of inventory levels for food and nonfood items
  • Maintains and safely operates all warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks; operates scales to weigh inventory items, fosters a culture of safety by prioritizing risk management.
  • Assists in the maintenance and care of the facility and equipment; assists in the safety and sanitation of facilities and equipment through compliance with The Food Depot guidelines and any applicable local, state or federal laws or regulations
  • Observes all local, state, and federal regulations in warehouse operations
  • Reports incidents, accidents and unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor(s) and operations;
  • Able to work an irregular schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed at the direction of the Director of Operations and Procurement..
  • In the office environment, employee must utilize paper and electronic documents, a keyboard, computer, phone, and printer to perform necessary job requirements.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of The Food Depot
  • Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers and customers; ability to effectively communicate problems and issues
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;
  • Proficient in the use of computers and standard office software, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive) and other common business applications.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness in completing assigned tasks.

Employment Requirements
  • Negative Pre-employment Drug Screening
  • Clean Driving Record - New Mexico Driver's License
  • Successful Completion of pallet jack and forklift Training provided by The Food Depot

Physical Environment
  • Primary work is in a warehouse environment
  • Must be able to get into a forklift/ pallet jack operate all of the controls
  • Employee can be exposed to hot or cold temperatures
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • The employee must be able to load and unload items into and out of truck
  • The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.
This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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