Storekeeper, Dining Services

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside's Dining Services is hiring a full-time Storekeeper. The role focuses on receiving, inspecting, storing, and distributing goods, while maintaining strict inventory controls.

You will liaise with vendors, unit managers, and the accounting team to ensure accurate invoicing and audit readiness. Strong organization and attention to detail are essential, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Communication with vendors, peers, and university staff is required.
• Organizational skills to keep storerooms clean and FIFO compliant.
• Accurate record keeping with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Basic arithmetic for counts, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of inventory control, receiving and storage practices.
• Adherence to safety guidelines and food handling rules.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Ability to adapt priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain inventory controls and perform FIFO stock rotation.
• Document invoices and track purchase orders accurately.
• Coordinate with vendors, unit manager, and accounting staff.
• Ensure compliance with payment terms and audit readiness.
• Work independently to meet deadlines and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Record keeping

Math skills

Inventory control

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a full-time Storekeeper. The full salary range for the Storekeeper is $26.69 - $36.62 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Storekeeper plays a critical role in the success and efficiency of the dining operation by serving as the primary point of control for all products entering and leaving the facility. This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, inspection, storage, distribution, and inventory control of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies. The Storekeeper ensures that all products meet quality and safety standards, match purchase specifications, and are handled according to industry best practices and institutional policies. Acting as a liaison between vendors, delivery personnel, the Unit Manager, Chef D’ Cuisine, and the accounting department, the Storekeeper ensures seamless communication and coordination throughout the procurement and receiving process. This includes proper documentation of invoices, tracking of purchase orders, and timely submission of paperwork to ensure compliance with payment agreements and audit readiness. The Storekeeper must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines. This position requires knowledge of safe food handling practices, inventory control systems, and institutional purchasing protocols. As a key support role in the dining operation, the Storekeeper’s effectiveness directly contributes to cost control, service quality, and overall operational success. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a full-time Storekeeper. The full salary range for the Storekeeper is $26.69 - $36.62 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Storekeeper plays a critical role in the success and efficiency of the dining operation by serving as the primary point of control for all products entering and leaving the facility. This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, inspection, storage, distribution, and inventory control of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies. The Storekeeper ensures that all products meet quality and safety standards, match purchase specifications, and are handled according to industry best practices and institutional policies. Acting as a liaison between vendors, delivery personnel, the Unit Manager, Chef D’ Cuisine, and the accounting department, the Storekeeper ensures seamless communication and coordination throughout the procurement and receiving process. This includes proper documentation of invoices, tracking of purchase orders, and timely submission of paperwork to ensure compliance with payment agreements and audit readiness. The Storekeeper must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines. This position requires knowledge of safe food handling practices, inventory control systems, and institutional purchasing protocols. As a key support role in the dining operation, the Storekeeper’s effectiveness directly contributes to cost control, service quality and overall operational success. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Experience

Experience Requirements

1 year experience in stores work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Requirement

Required

Minimum Requirements

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively and diplomatically communicate with vendors, peers, supervisors, managers and university staff. Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties and communicate with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and customers.
• Organizational skills sufficient to keep storerooms, walk‑ins and freezers in proper order while practicing FIFO methods of rotating stock.
• Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail, organizing tasks, documents and materials with efficiency and accuracy.
• Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, computing ratios, rates and percentages.
• Knowledge of and experience with inventory control functions, including experience in physical inventory counts, receiving and storage of materials and first in first out (FIFO) methods.
• Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines: Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and procedures and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards and reporting unsafe conditions. Must be able to exert well‑paced mobility of up to four hours in length and stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. Must be able to move 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally following proper safety guidelines. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, reach and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments. Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise and physical risks found in food service environments. Must successfully pass food safety test.
• General knowledge of standard storeroom procedures. Knowledge of general receiving procedures.
• Skill to work in a team environment with student employees and maintain quality control with inexperienced workers. Ability to give and follow explicit directions and carry out instructions.
• Skill to change priorities at a moments notice as to not impact operations when problems arise. Able to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with modern food warehousing and retail merchandising practices.
• Skill in entering, transcribing, recording, or maintaining information in an electronic format.
• Knowledge of and experience with food related inventory.
• Knowledge of and experience in safe food handling practices.
• Skill to type rapidly and accurately.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park‑like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.
• Among top‑tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

The Storekeeper plays a critical role in the success and efficiency of the dining operation by serving as the primary point of control for all products entering and leaving the facility. This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, inspection, storage, distribution, and inventory control of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies. The Storekeeper ensures that all products meet quality and safety standards, match purchase specifications, and are handled according to industry best practices and institutional policies. Acting as a liaison between vendors, delivery personnel, the Unit Manager, Chef D’ Cuisine, and the accounting department, the Storekeeper ensures seamless communication and coordination throughout the procurement and receiving process. This includes proper documentation of invoices, tracking of purchase orders, and timely submission of paperwork to ensure compliance with payment agreements and audit readiness. The Storekeeper must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines. This position requires knowledge of safe food handling practices, inventory control systems, and institutional purchasing protocols. As a key support role in the dining operation, the Storekeeper’s effectiveness directly contributes to cost control, service quality and overall operational success.