Food Service Buyer

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Top Pay, Excellent Benefits & Fantastic Growth Opportunity!

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The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

The Culinary and Nutrition Department is made up of a diverse cultural team. This is a great opportunity into the healthcare industry. As a member of our team you will work with top of the line industry equipment and enhance your organizational skills, time management, communication and problem solving abilities.

As the Food Service Buyer, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our culinary department! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our department and patients! As an active and engaged change agent, dedicated to the needs of our department and customers, you will be outcome focused and solution oriented.

The position is responsible for the purchasing and inventory of all culinary supplies, and collecting, documenting, and manually entering all daily, weekly, and month end financial data into culinary spreadsheets for tracking and submitting to Finance. Will Inventory and rotate all food and supplements for the hospital and clinics. Also requires willingness to help and support culinary team for special catering event or functions.

Hours are generally Sunday through Thursday, 6am-2:30pm.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 600 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 21 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the daVincir Surgical System. About Banner Children's Hospital at Desert If you desire to provide the best care possible to the most vulnerable patients, come to Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Ariz. Within our 248-bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a recently expanded 104-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 26-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position purchases food and supplies, maintains inventory, receives, stocks, and rotates all stock items for the food and nutrition department within budgetary guidelines. The buyer maintains all storage areas in a manner that meets organization standards and regulatory requirements.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Purchases and maintains inventory in order to provide par levels while keeping within the department's budgetary goals. Looks for and makes recommendations for opportunities to reduce costs. May meet with vendors/salespersons to see new products.

2. Takes inventory of food and supplies to determine ordering quantities based upon menu needs, supply levels and budget guidelines. Maintains food and supplies storage in a clean and organized manner to meet organization and regulatory requirements. Reports supply needs to management and facilities department in a timely manner.

3. Receives food and supplies, checking items received against invoice for accuracy and correct charges. Notes any discrepancies on invoice and with supplier. Calculates and corrects pricing for substitutions. Inspects all items received to insure the highest level of quality and returns all items not meeting standards. Reports discrepancies or shortages to the appropriate department staff in a timely manner.

4. May train and provide leadership for new staff members, those performing shipping, receiving, inventory and/or storage work. May oversee the preparation, set up, service and billing of special events and catering staff during special events.

5. May verify cash deposits and provide completed cash reports to Finance.

6. Works independently, under minimal supervision following established guidelines and procedures. Uses independent judgment to meet the supply needs of internal customers in shortage or out-of-stock situations. Represents the organization's interests to external clients including supply vendors and delivery personnel. Works with internal customers serviced by the Food & Nutrition department. May oversee the daily work of the inventory and other staff assigned to procurement, receiving, and/or catering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.

Requires skills and knowledge of food service preparation and purchasing as typically gained through 2 years of related experience. This position requires good organizational skills and effective interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations and count money. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required by state or other authority. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Must have ability to learn and use specialized purchasing software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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