Purchaser

Essential Duties

• Maintains FOODTRAK inventory software to ensure that all items purchased have been accurately entered prior to purchase.
• Responsible for ordering food, beverage, supplies and small wares for Food & Beverage and other internal departments. This includes front of house as well as back of house necessities.
• Provides the chefs with all necessary food cost data required in the menu development process and for all special menus.
• Proactively advises culinary team of market price dynamics to enable them to make adjustments to menus.
• Ensures all perishable products are dated upon delivery. Stocks and rotates product on shelves assuring old before new usage guidelines (FIFO).
• Makes all necessary adjustments from the invoice to the receiving document; ensuring that the quantity ordered, pack size, item code and pricing are correct.
• Places all banquet orders, including all special orders taking into consideration lead times on specialty products.
• Ensures food meets DMNS quality standards.
• Fully utilizes product and minimizes waste to achieve food cost objectives.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in purchasing and receiving for large foodservice units or hotel environments.
• A current Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• May need to use personal vehicle for DMNS business. If so, must comply with all ongoing expectations outlined in DMNS Vehicle Use Policy to drive for museum related business.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Experience with inventory management and procurement processes.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experience working with vendors and third-party partners.
• Proficiency in FoodTrak and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Hospitality, catering, food service, or restaurant experience preferred.

Pay

Hiring Range: $26.68 - $30.00 hour

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

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