Stocker

Shift: Full Time/Days

About the role

The Stocker position is responsible for performing routine inventory, stocking, and issuing tasks. This position receives, records, and rotates food items in freezer/refrigerator and storeroom. The Stocker may assist in receiving supplies from vendors and maintaining unit sanitation. This position must adhere to Food and Nutrition Services policies and follows guidelines in accordance with city ordinances, demonstrating adherence to policies, procedures, departmental Code of Conduct, and local and federal regulatory standards (e.g., Texas Department of Health, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, HIPAA, etc.).

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education) preferred
• One year stocking experience preferred
• Food Handlers Permit – accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Math skills should allow for counting of supplies and understanding simple fractions
• Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the system to support the department as appropriate

Responsibilities

People

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results
• Interacts with individuals and co-workers in a supportive and respectful manner
• Serves and assists customers in the retail area
• Responds positively to requests for assistance from customers, employees, and visitors, using clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution

Service

• Works in conjunction with the Executive Chef/Chef Manager ensuring the food is stored and rotated according to food safety standards
• Assists in receiving all incoming supplies, inspecting for damage and verifying quantities in a timely manner and according to established department procedures
• Pulls inventory from storage as required for meal service
• Maintains floors, walls, drains, windows, doors, equipment, refrigerators, and freezers in a clean sanitary condition; follows cleaning schedules
• Breaks down boxes and transports trash to dumpster or recycling area

Quality/Safety

• Follows all safety rules while on the job; reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards
• Communicates with peers and management regarding hazards identified in the workplace
• Transports products using appropriate transport devices using proper safety standards in on- and off-stage areas
• Assists department by protecting the security of Food Control and its inventory by keeping all doors locked and secure at all times according to department policy
• Handles food supplies according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to maintain product quality and prevent any detriment to food safety
• Stocks inventory in appropriate spaces; stores all items on shelves as per guidelines and/or other city, regulatory agencies, as applicable
• Fills requisitions turned in from other Food and Nutrition Services areas using proper techniques to weigh, count, and/or examine items to assure accuracy

Finance

• Stocks on- and off-stage areas in retail spaces with appropriate merchandise, as appropriate
• Sorts and stores perishable and non-perishable food items
• Maintains organization of supplies and rotates stock as deliveries using a First In First Out (FIFO) method
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritizes department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime

Growth/Innovation

• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and inter-departmental initiatives
• Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform: Yes (department approved)
• On-call: Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events) regardless of selection
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area