Food & Beverage Purchaser

Compensation Amount:

14.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The Food and Beverage Purchaser is responsible for receiving, logging, storing and disbursing all incoming inventory and keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Receive, review, and approve all incoming invoices and daily deliveries, including food, beverages, and merchandise.
• Accurately log all received items—perishable and non-perishable—into the receiving log each day.
• Unpack and inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, and any signs of damage or spoilage.
• Label, price, and sort items for prompt distribution to the correct departments.
• Distribute d, beverage, and retail items to designated storage or display areas.
• Store excess inventory in an organized, food-safe manner for future use or sale.
• Verify deliveries against invoices and document any discrepancies.
• Track on-hand inventory and maintain accurate Back stock  and records, ensuring cost is updated in inventory
• Rotate and restock perishable and non-perishable goods daily, ensuring FIFO practices are followed.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience with general cleaning supplies.
• Six months prior warehouse, shipping and/or receiving work experience, preferred.
• Prior work experience using a computer.
• Good computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and Internet.
• Familiarity or knowledge of UPS Worldship and FedEx Ship Manager preferred.
• Accurate and proficient typing and 10-key by touch skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, customer service and time-management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team and to work with employees and vendors at all levels.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels and external contacts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning supplies and proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to keep and maintain organized records and filing systems.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Honest and trustworthy.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climb stairs and walk/move on a variety of surfaces including tiled, carpeted, concrete, unpaved, uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces.
• Balance/stabilize, stand/remain upright and walk on uneven and moving surfaces (marina docks and boats on water).
• Walk/move around within buildings and property.
• Stand/remain upright, walk frequently during entire shift up to 4 hours at a time.
• Sit/remain seated for up to 2 hours at a time working on a PC using a keyboard, mouse, multi-line phone and 10-key calculator.
• Bend, kneel, stoop and/or squat repetitively.
• Turn and twist repetitively.
• Reach down, forward and overhead.
• Use and operate general office equipment including a computer, mouse, multi-line telephone, fax and copy machines, calculators and credit card machine.
• Dexterity skills to handle large and small objects.
• Push/pull/move and lift small and large objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to use general cleaning supplies.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record to drive a shuttle van and/or golf cart, as needed.
• Drive/operate a shuttle van and/or golf cart outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and stormy conditions to move from building to building on property, when needed.
   

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.