Kitchen Inventory Specialist - FIFO & Food Safety

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

Job summary

Wildhorse Resort & Casino is seeking a Kitchen Inventory Specialist in Pendleton, OR. You will lead daily inventory counts, verify deliveries, and ensure accurate data entry for inventory systems, while upholding strict FIFO practices and food safety standards.

You will collaborate with the culinary team to control costs, maintain organized storage, and support kitchen operations. This role requires in-person work, strong attention to detail, and flexibility with shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of dedicated inventory control or culinary/warehouse operations experience.
• Solid knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Requires a food handler’s permit or must obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts of food, beverage, and culinary supplies.
• Receive, unload, and inspect deliveries against invoices for quality and quantity.
• Enter counts and waste logs into inventory systems accurately.
• Implement and enforce FIFO stock rotation across all storage areas.
• Monitor spoilage and variances to help reduce food costs.
• Maintain compliance with health codes and proper storage regulations.
• Maintain time and temperature logs for cold storage items.
• Operate heavy lifting equipment safely and coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Attend department meetings and promote teamwork within F&B.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Wildhorse Resort & Casino is seeking a Kitchen Inventory Specialist in Pendleton, OR. You will lead daily inventory counts, verify deliveries, and ensure accurate data entry for inventory systems, while upholding strict FIFO practices and food safety standards.

You will collaborate with the culinary team to control costs, maintain organized storage, and support kitchen operations. This role requires in-person work, strong attention to detail, and flexibility with shifts.