Food Services Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

St. Luke's Health System; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Food and Nutrition Purchasing Assistant to support operations through ordering, receiving, inventory management, storage, and distribution of food, supplies, and equipment.

Under general supervision, you will help ensure product quality, timely availability, and compliance with safety standards while maintaining accurate records. You will coordinate with vendors, monitor par levels, and perform clerical tasks related to purchasing and

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing processes and inventory control.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to organizational procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order food, supplies, chemicals, and equipment per procedures.
• Receive and verify deliveries against orders and specs.
• Conduct inventory counts and rotate stock to maintain par levels.
• Store and distribute products to kitchens and care areas.
• Maintain records for purchasing, receiving, and expenses.
• Coordinate with vendors on orders, deliveries, shortages, and returns.
• Perform data entry and clerical tasks related to purchasing and receiving.
• Monitor storage areas for cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Resolve routine issues and escalate complex concerns to leadership as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Data entry

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

St. Luke’s Health System in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Food and Nutrition Purchasing Assistant to support operations through ordering, receiving, inventory management, storage, and distribution of food, supplies, and equipment.

Under general supervision, you will help ensure product quality, timely availability, and compliance with safety standards while maintaining accurate records. You will coordinate with vendors, monitor par levels, and perform clerical tasks related to purchasing and