Food Service Worker (Inventory Control)

Healthcare Supply Chain Association; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Food Service Worker position at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, focusing on inventory control and food service. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and distributing food and supplies, while ensuring safety and sanitation policies are followed. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands including heavy lifting and working in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or inventory control.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation policies.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores products delivered to the service.
• Maintains inventory records and ensures proper stock rotation.
• Operates computers for inventory and menu data management.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication

Safety and Sanitation

Tools

Computer

Job description

Summary

This Food Service Worker (Inventory Control) position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The primary responsibilities include receiving, storing, distributing, and taking inventory of foods, beverages, supplements, and supplies.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 05/23/2025. Experience is defined as training or work of sufficient scope and quality, supported by detailed descriptions in your resume. Candidates will be rated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. The screening process evaluates your qualifications against the prescribed screen-out element, followed by assessment of other job elements such as interpreting instructions, technical practices, work practices, and experience, including volunteer work. Physical requirements include heavy work, operating in hot, noisy, and potentially hazardous environments, with frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.

Duties

• Receives and stores all products delivered to the service.
• Accepts and verifies receipts of deliveries, ensuring safety and sanitation.
• Stores supplies according to policy, labels, dates, and rotates stock.
• Maintains inventory records and ensures proper stock rotation and usage.
• Determines needs based on menus and vendor documentation.
• Communicates stock levels and issues requisitions as needed.
• Uses forms, recipes, and instructions to determine quantities for food preparation.
• Operates computers for inventory and menu data management.
• Ensures safety and sanitation policies are followed.
• May conduct training and perform other duties as assigned.

Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Physical duties include heavy lifting, operating cleaning equipment, and working under conditions with high temperatures, humidity, and noise, with exposure to hot liquids, sharp blades, and temperature changes.