Position summary: The Packaging Coordinator assists with the packaging and storage of frozen meals, as well as helping to ensure food safety standards are upheld. The Packaging Coordinator collaborates with volunteers and provides oversight to them to meet meal packaging goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Meal Packaging
· Oversees packaging of frozen meals according to daily production sheets.
· Ensures that all food safety time & temperature standards are maintained during meal staging & sealing.
· Oversees volunteers; assigns specific duties, provides training for volunteers on packaging duties and provides ongoing directions.
· Ensures that correct portion sizes are being met. Ensures Meal labels are accurate and attached correctly
· Ensures that all food safety and sanitation standards are maintained during packaging & cleaning up.
· Responsible for recording food temperatures and accurately completing all related paperwork to ensure food safety standards are being met.
· Ensures proper rotation and creative use of foods to reduce food waste, using the First-In First-Out Method (FIFO).
· Keeps Director of Food Services aware of equipment maintenance & repair needs.
Other Duties:
· Adheres to all Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, by protecting the privacy and security of all patient/client health information
· Participates in Moveable Feast’s events as required.
· Knowledge of and adherence to Moveable Feast’s Personnel Policies and Procedures
· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· At least 2 years’ work experience in a production kitchen
· Possess or can obtain Maryland ServSafe certification
· Must be able to work on site during production hours
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Moveable Feast
· Commitment to Moveable Feast’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles and practices
· Knowledge of Food safety practices especially regarding preparing meals for people with medical needs or specialty diets
· Ability to stand at counter height for up to 4 or more hours and lift 50 pounds
· Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, slide presentations, online calendar and email
· Ability to communicate directions and instructions clearly
· Excellent customer service skills
· Must possess strong time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively
· Ability to work independently and with a team
· Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
· Packaging Coordinator must adhere to high ethical standards of integrity and discretion in working with confidential information
Company DescriptionMoveable Feast has served Maryland for over thirty-five years, bringing healthy food and compassion to those living with chronic illnesses. The organization was founded during the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1989, to provide food, hope, and love to those living with HIV/AIDS, many of whom were members of the LGBTQ+ community. Today, our service extends to Marylanders living with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other serious chronic illnesses.