Administrative Asst I - Storeroom

Location: Brenham, TX

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Initiates grocery requirements based on current population and recipe menu requirements.
• Responsible for inventorying stock on hand at the end of each week/month or as needed.
• Pulls, receives and stores groceries/supplies in an appropriate manner, ensuring that each item is properly labeled and dated.
• Breaks down produce/milk by 7 cycle day (Saturday through Friday) and double-checks for accuracy.
• Maintains Control Room and Cooler in sanitary condition.
• Prepares weekly supplemental delivery to on-site locations.
• Manages inventory of tracking and organizing stock levels, parts, and supplies.
• Completes accurate record-keeping and forecasting to avoid overstock and understock situations.
• Completes all job tasks assigned within scheduled working hours and performs other duties regularly.
• Provides reliable and consistent coverage in area of responsibility.
• Interacts with individuals residing on campus in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner to provide an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
• Works harmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, family and friends of persons served, and the public to create an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
• Calculates and places orders for produce, bread, milk, and grocery supplies; submits orders to the Administrative Assistant.
• Assists in unloading food trucks in the warehouse and checks invoices for accuracy; ensures damaged products are returned.
• Weighs ingredients for recipes and prepares them on carts for Central Kitchen Cooks.
• Fills orders from units and cottages weekly according to their needs.
• Takes weekly and monthly inventory.
• Rotates stock as new stock comes in using the FIFO method.
• Follows proper dress code for food service and maintains a sanitary work area at all times.
• Other duties as assigned, including disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
• May be required to work shift hour changes, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; position may require overtime and/or extended hours.
• All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.

Skills

• Inventory management experience, including First In First Out (FIFO) and accountability.
• Food service experience.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Experience working with large groups of people in a professional and proficient manner.
• Prior knowledge of working in a storeroom or warehouse.
• Acceptable attendance record.
• Computer experience (Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and organize/prioritize work.
• Leadership and group process skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with staff at all levels.
• Ability to enter data effectively and efficiently.
• Professional conduct.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,606.00 - $3,404.91 per month

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• Day shift.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Travel: Up to 5%.