Food Service Buyer

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Banner Del Webb Med Ctr (14502 W Meeker Blvd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4432091
** Primary City/State:
** Sun City West, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.

This position manages procurement and inventory for the Food & Nutrition department, including purchasing within budget, conducting inventory assessments, receiving and inspecting deliveries while resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliant storage. The role may also involve training staff, overseeing catering operations, handling financial reporting, and working independently to manage supply needs, vendor relationships, and customer service.
** Must have kitchen experience in purchasing food and kitchen supplies. Experience in receiving and working with vendors.

Experience with managing an inventory.  
**** Shift Details:
**** Full Time | 40 Hours/Week
**** Days:*
* ** Generally, Monday-Friday 5am - 1:30pm
**** Flexing into Weekends and holiday are required in this role based on the need of the business.
**** Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
** Banner Del

E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position purchases food and supplies, maintains inventory, receives, stocks, and rotates all stock items for the food and nutrition department within budgetary guidelines. The buyer maintains all storage areas in a manner that meets organization standards and regulatory requirements.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. 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. 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. 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. 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. May verify cash deposits and provide completed cash reports to Finance.
6. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS    High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.
Requires skills and knowledge of food service preparation and purchasing as typically gained through 2 years of related experience. 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. Must have ability to learn and use specialized purchasing software programs.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal…