Kitchen Inventory Specialist - San Carlos Apache Healthcare : Job Details

DescriptionResponsible for managing the inventory of food and supply items including checking and storing food and supplies upon delivery. They will work closely with kitchen leadership to ensure all supplies are ordered in a timely manner, monitor inventory levels, and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of storage areas. They will transport perishable and nonperishable goods to offsite locations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Upon delivery of food and supplies, checks goods against purchase order documents. Inspects foods for quality and freshness, temperature, correct count and price. Rejects any inferior items prior to signing invoices. Organizes and forwards invoices to the Food Service Manager on a daily basis.
• Alerts Food Service Manager and others to any discrepancies or issues related to product quality or delivery variances as to shortages or errors in deliveries. Contacts vendors in emergencies to procure correct items.
• Oversee the proper storage and handling of inventory to maintain product integrity. Stores food and supplies neatly in proper storage areas. Places perishables in refrigerators or freezers promptly upon receipt.
• Rotates stock to ensure items first received are first used. Utilizes dating mechanism. Removes dented cans or other damaged items from stock and places in designated area for return to vendor.
• Track inventory levels, conduct regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, including maintaining records for SCAHC donated foods as applicable
• Maintains security and inventory control measures in storage areas to minimize waste and reduce costs, as per department policy.
• Delivers perishable and nonperishable goods to off site campuses.
• Sweeps, mops and organizes storage areas on a daily basis. Removes empty boxes and debris from walkways. Avoids placing heavy objects on high shelves.
• Ensures stored items meet state standards of no less than 6 inches from floor and 18 inches from ceiling. Avoids placing any items directly on floors.
• Checks temperatures in storerooms, refrigerator and freezer areas. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Food Service Manager (or Maintenance department in emergency situations).
• Maintains storerooms and coolers and freezers.
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification required
• Current and valid driver's license, required

Indian Preference and Equal Employment OpportunitySCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.