Hospital Kitchen Stocking Clerk

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a back-of-house Inventory Clerk to purchase goods, manage PAR levels, stock, rotate, and maintain orderly storage areas. This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and independent work.

The position involves physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds, extensive walking, and standing. Shift is full-time with Sunday-Thursday hours, including some holidays, at Lutheran Hospital.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification or Food Handler Permit required by first day.
• 1+ year of inventory management in food services.
• Ability to follow procedures, read instructions and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow order guides for each supplier and manage PAR levels.
• Maintain inventory levels and reduce waste.
• Stock and rotate items in EMS Lounge, Cafe, and physician areas.
• AM stocking and daily restocking; assist with PACU/Pre-Op nourishment rooms weekly.
• Monitor storage and ensure safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Inventory management

Organizing

Communication

Food storage

Safety compliance

Education

ServSafe certification

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Job Description:Purchases goods from approved suppliers. Ensures quality of the products when received and appropriate inventory levels are maintained by managing weekly turns. Plays an integral role in ensuring the department meets budgets and operates profitably.Posting SpecificsPay Rate: Based on ExperienceShift Details: Full-Time (40hrs/wk). Sunday - Thursday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. No on call, but will need to work some Holidays and includes working every SundayAdditional Details: This position is primarily a back-of-the-house role that requires the candidate to be able to work independently, have attention to detail, and stay on task with minimal supervision. This will be a highly physical job that requires a lot of walking, bending, twisting, and lifting of items up to 20 lbs. On an as needed basis, they will also support putting the main kitchen grocery orders away on Tues/Fri to support the buyer. In these instances, it would require them to adjust their schedule to 5:30am - 1:00pm.Essential FunctionsUnderstands and follows managed order guides and processes for each supplierManages appropriate inventory levels and assists with reducing wasteDecides what and how much to order using PAR levels, engaging culinary members along with using other Intermountain toolsAware of and practices safe food storage guidelines as outlined by ServSafeTracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessAssists in keeping storage areas clean and organized and ensures all Joint Commission and Health Department guidelines followedTaking inventory of all nutrition stations (EMS Lounge, Cafe Grab & Go coolers, Coffee Shop, Physician Lounge, and Cafe micro-market)AM stocking of EMS Lounge, Cafe cooler, Coffee Shop cooler daily and Physician Lounge (Sun & Mon only)Early afternoon will then stock, clean and rotate food items for the nourishment rooms on the patient care units (takes about 4-5 hours/day)Late afternoon restock of EMS Lounge daily and Physician Lounge (Sun & Mon)Once weekly, take inventory and stock the PACU/Pre-Op nourishment rooms SkillsFood ServicesFood ProductionFoodservice EquipmentOrganizingCommunicationFood Storage/InventoryQualificationsFood Handler Permit (as required by State/County) or ServSafe certification is required by first day of workOne or more years of experience managing inventory in food services preferredDemonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques, in all applicationsUnderstands workflow, prioritizes, uses timelines, understands deadlinesDemonstrated ability to read, understand, and apply procedures and instructionsPhysical RequirementsInteract with co-workers requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.Operate food service equipment or computer requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read labels, monitors, and documents.Carry, push/pull, and walk while transporting food, supplies, and service equipment.Climb, squat, kneel, and lift (up to 50 pounds) to clean equipment and reach and retrieve food and supplies.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work in a fridge or freezerLocation:Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.45 - $27.04We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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