Food Service Purchasing & Inventory Clerk

NewBridge on the Charles, Inc.; Bloomfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

NewBridge on the Charles, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to collaborate with the Manager of Purchasing and Receiving and Chefs to maintain a consistent supply line for the Culinary and Nutrition Department.

The role includes storing and issuing food supplies to relevant areas of the facility and ensuring accurate PAR levels. The position emphasizes daily ordering, receiving checks, and efficient inventory control, with emphasis on FIFO storage and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of inventory management concepts and automated inventory management systems.
• 1-2 years' experience at an equivalent responsibility level.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Must have an optimistic demeanor.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in purchasing, receiving, storing, and disbursing food supplies/products, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Proficiency in record keeping and the use of pertinent computer applications, operation of fax, and copier.

Responsibilities

• Place daily orders with approved suppliers.
• Receive supplies and packages, count to ensure accuracy, deliver items to the proper locations, and maintain the proper PAR levels.
• Oversee receiving staff performing these responsibilities to ensure accuracy and awareness of PAR levels.
• Check vendor packing slips and invoices for discrepancies compared to the order price.
• When receiving food, inspect all containers, covers, crates, cans, etc., to determine that they are in good condition as received.
• Label and date all perishable foods received.
• After receiving food and supplies, store them in their appropriate environment as soon as possible according to established processes or as directed.
• Perishable foods should be stored first to preserve their quality.
• Arrange food systematically according to the commodity.
• Always practice FIFO when storing all foods.
• Maintain Temps logs.
• Process invoices promptly by logging them into the purchasing spreadsheet and sending them to fiscal services.
• Maintain the storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers in a clean, sanitary condition. Clean them daily if necessary.
• Move racks, sweep, and mop the entire storeroom.
• Support the Executive Chef in organizing and counting product inventory.
• Be responsible for doing a weekly pull list for the executive chef.
• Assist the Manager in establishing and maintaining ordering and inventory systems, as well as count monthly inventory.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the department.
• Exhibit timely completion of assignments with minimal assistance and appropriate follow‑up.
• Exercise initiative, seeking additional tasks and projects from the supervisor and Executive Chef.
• Accept assignments readily.
• Recognize problems independently and work toward improving systems and procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as required or as directed.

Skills

Inventory management

Automated inventory systems

Record keeping

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory management software

Record keeping software

Computer applications

Job description

NewBridge on the Charles, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to collaborate with the Manager of Purchasing and Receiving and Chefs to maintain a consistent supply line for the Culinary and Nutrition Department.

The role includes storing and issuing food supplies to relevant areas of the facility and ensuring accurate PAR levels. The position emphasizes daily ordering, receiving checks, and efficient inventory control, with emphasis on FIFO storage and meticulous documentation.