Purchasing & Receiving Assistant – Club Food Services

Capital City Club; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) match

Free parking

Free hot meals

ServSafe certification

Job summary

Capital City Club in the Atlanta area is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to support receiving and purchasing activities across our locations. You will manage item receipt, inventory control, and collaboration with the Director of Purchasing and chefs to ensure quality and timely deliveries.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Georgia driver's license and a team-focused attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License with a clean record.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be certified in food sanitation practices (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and possess the ability to learn new systems.
• Must possess a positive team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and ensure quality and quantity of all items ordered by the Purchasing Director.
• Maintain constant communication with the Director of Purchasing and Executive or Sous Chef to forecast when items are scheduled to be delivered.
• Maintains clean and organized walk-in coolers, freezers, and storage rooms.
• Immediately communicate any quality or quantity discrepancies with the Director of Purchasing or Executive Chef.
• The place received items in proper storage location while maintaining the first-in-first-out rotation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all vendors while only receiving the best quality product.
• Receive and distribute any items (food, liquor, or wine) and transfer them to other clubs as necessary.
• Exhibit authority, when necessary, to refuse any item not directly ordered by the Director of Purchasing.
• Own the Month-End Inventory Process for assigned location.
• Enter daily invoices into an Excel spreadsheet while coding them to the appropriate department and forward immediately to the Director of Purchasing for entry into Food Trak and expedited processing.
• Ability to read the Banquet Event Order (BEO) to create a shopping list of items that need to be purchased.
• Responsible for ensuring vendor collection of returned products not meeting standards and ensuring the club receives proper credit.
• Advice Executive Chef and Sous Chefs of items that must be used immediately to avoid spoilage and loss of product.
• Maintain central storage of kitchen paper products, sanitation products, cleaning supplies, cling film, gloves, doilies, etc., and ensure an organized and well-stocked area.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Valid Georgia driver's license

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Positive team attitude

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Capital City Club in the Atlanta area is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to support receiving and purchasing activities across our locations. You will manage item receipt, inventory control, and collaboration with the Director of Purchasing and chefs to ensure quality and timely deliveries.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Georgia driver's license and a team-focused attitude are essential.