Nutrition Ordering Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 58,598,000 - 77,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health in St. George, UT, is seeking a full-time purchaser to manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure product quality. The role supports maintaining appropriate inventory levels and weekly turns while helping the department meet budgets.

The position requires using PAR levels with culinary staff and Intermountain tools, adhering to safety guidelines, and contributing to cost efficiency and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing inventory in food services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use safe food handling techniques.
• Reads, understands, and applies procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Understands and follows managed order guides and processes for each supplier.
• Manages & receives appropriate inventory levels and assists with reducing waste.
• Decides what and how much to order using PAR levels, engaging culinary members.
• Keeps storage areas clean and organized and follows Joint Commission and Health Department guidelines.
• Tracks and reports key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Food Services

Food Production

Foodservice Equipment

Organizing

Communication

Food Storage/Inventory

Education

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.Work ScheduleFull Time, 40 hours per weekPay Rate: Based on Experience ($20.45-$27.07)Work Schedule: 5am-1:30 & 6am-2:30Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more detailsEssential FunctionsUnderstands and follows managed order guides and processes for each supplierManages & receives 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 followed SkillsFood ServicesFood ProductionFoodservice EquipmentOrganizingCommunicationFood Storage/InventoryQualificationsFood Handler Permit (required)One 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 St George Regional HospitalWork City:St GeorgeWork State:UtahScheduled 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. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.