Food Service Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Banner Health Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing food and supplies, maintaining inventory, receiving, stocking, and rotating all stock items for the food and nutrition department within budgetary guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Purchasing and Inventory Management
    Purchases and maintains inventory in order to provide par levels while keeping within the department's budgetary goals. Looks for and makes recommendations for opportunities to reduce costs. May meet with vendors/salespersons to see new products.
  2. Inventory Control and Storage
    Takes inventory of food and supplies to determine ordering quantities based upon menu needs, supply levels and budget guidelines. Maintains food and supplies storage in a clean and organized manner to meet organization and regulatory requirements. Reports supply needs to management and facilities department in a timely manner.
  3. Receiving and Inspection
    Receives food and supplies, checking items received against invoice for accuracy and correct charges. Notes any discrepancies on invoice and with supplier. Calculates and corrects pricing for substitutions. Inspects all items received to insure the highest level of quality and returns all items not meeting standards. Reports discrepancies or shortages to the appropriate department staff in a timely manner.
  4. Leadership and Training
    May train and provide leadership for new staff members, those performing shipping, receiving, inventory and/or storage work. May oversee the preparation, set up, service and billing of special events and catering staff during special events.
  5. Financial Management
    May verify cash deposits and provide completed cash reports to Finance.
  6. Independent Judgment and Decision Making
    Works independently, under minimal supervision following established guidelines and procedures. Uses independent judgment to meet the supply needs of internal customers in shortage or out-of-stock situations. Represents the organization's interests to external clients including supply vendors and delivery personnel. Works with internal customers serviced by the Food & Nutrition department. May oversee the daily work of the inventory and other staff assigned to procurement, receiving, and/or catering.
Requirements
  1. Education
    High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.
  2. Experience
    Requires skills and knowledge of food service preparation and purchasing as typically gained through 2 years of related experience.
  3. Skills and Abilities
    This position requires good organizational skills and effective interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations and count money. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required by state or other authority.
  4. Specialized Knowledge
    Must have ability to learn and use specialized purchasing software programs.
Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.



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