Kitchen Inventory Lead — Food & Beverage Operations

Wildhorse-Resort-and-Casino; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Hamley & Co in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Kitchen Inventory Specialist to manage stock across Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon. You will conduct counts, verify deliveries, enter logs, and enforce FIFO while supporting food safety and cost controls.

Collaborating with culinary and warehouse teams, you’ll maintain par levels, monitor spoilage, and ensure accurate receipts and storage. This role requires physical stamina, basic computer skills, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of dedicated inventory control, warehouse logistics, or culinary operations experience.
• Solid operational knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• High School Diploma, GED, or 10 years of experience.
• Requires a food handler’s permit or must obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to verbally provide count data, respond to vendor inquiries, and flag log differences.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work frequently within cold environments (walk-in freezers and coolers).
• Physical ability to perform repetitive lifting, bending, and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and specialized data entry tools.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on delivery schedules.
• Presentable and professional personal appearance and hygiene habits.
• Requires a criminal history background check.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily, weekly, and formal monthly physical inventory counts of food, beverage, and culinary supplies.
• Receives, unloads, and inspects incoming deliveries to verify quality, quantity, and accuracy against purchase invoices.
• Enters accurate counts and waste logs into inventory systems.
• Implements and enforce strict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation across all dry storage, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Monitors kitchen spoilage, waste patterns, and inventory variances to help identify ways to decrease operational food costs.
• Assists management in monitoring usage trends to maintain appropriate par levels, preventing over-ordering or shortages.
• Coordinates closely with warehouse and kitchen staff to safely transport and stage supplies.
• Pulls, counts, and stages ingredients and supplies to support daily venue prep lines.
• Maintains strict compliance with local health department codes, internal food safety practices, and storage regulations.
• Maintains and audits time and temperature logs for incoming cold storage items and holding zones.
• Ensures all dry storage, walk-ins, and freezers are meticulously clean, organized, and compliant with safety codes.
• Participates and attends designated department meetings, trainings, and activities as directed.
• Promotes open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative teamwork throughout the entire F&B department.
• Models and ensures the safe operation of all heavy lifting equipment, pallet jacks, utility carts, and kitchen tools.
• Complies with and makes sound decisions using regulatory laws, the WRC Team Member Handbook, and departmental policies.
• Promotes internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior toward all culinary and casino colleagues.
• Executes other warehouse, logistics, or culinary support duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or 10 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Inventory software databases

Job description

Hamley & Co in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Kitchen Inventory Specialist to manage stock across Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon. You will conduct counts, verify deliveries, enter logs, and enforce FIFO while supporting food safety and cost controls.

Collaborating with culinary and warehouse teams, you’ll maintain par levels, monitor spoilage, and ensure accurate receipts and storage. This role requires physical stamina, basic computer skills, and the ability to work varied shifts.