Nutrition Procurement Specialist

Purchasing Goods

Understands and follows managed order guides and processes for each supplier.
Manages appropriate inventory levels and assists with reducing waste.
Decides what and how much to order using PAR levels, engaging culinary members along with using other Intermountain tools.

Inventory Management

Aware of and practices safe food storage guidelines as outlined by ServSafe.
Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Aids in keeping storage areas clean and organized and ensures all Joint Commission and Health Department guidelines are followed.

Essential Functions

• Understand and follow managed order guides and processes for each supplier.
• Manage appropriate inventory levels and assist with reducing waste.
• Make purchasing decisions based on PAR levels, involving culinary members and utilizing other Intermountain tools.
• Ensure compliance with safe food storage guidelines as outlined by ServSafe.
• Report key performance metrics to optimize cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Keep storage areas clean and organized, adhering to Joint Commission and Health Department guidelines.

Skills

• Food Services
• Food Production
• Foodservice Equipment
• Organizing
• Communication
• Food Storage/Inventory

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit (as required by State/County) or ServSafe certification within one week of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques, in all applications.
• Understanding of workflow, prioritization, use of timelines, and adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply procedures and instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with co-workers requiring verbal communication and understanding spoken information.
• Operate food service equipment or computer requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read labels, monitors, and documents.
• Carry, push/pull, and walk while transporting food, supplies, and service equipment.
• Climb, squat, kneel, and lift (up to 50 pounds) to clean equipment and retrieve food and supplies.
• Stand for long periods of time to perform work.
• Tolerate extremes in temperature such as working in a fridge or freezer.

Posting Specifics

Pay Rate: Based on Experience
Shift Details: 40 hours per week / full time benefits
Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm - Holidays as needed
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is $21.02 - $29.72.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available, covering various aspects of wellness including living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Note: By applying for a position with Intermountain, you acknowledge that you will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. You further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.