Food Services Inventory Coordinator

Job Summary: MaineGeneral Health is a leading health care system committed to providing excellent care to our patients, families, and communities. Our Food & Nutrition team plays an important role in supporting that mission by ensuring our kitchens, cafeterias, and patient dining services have the food, supplies, and equipment they need to operate safely and efficiently. Job Description: The Inventory Coordinator helps keep daily Food & Nutrition operations running smoothly by managing inventory, coordinating deliveries and orders, maintaining organized storage areas, and working closely with vendors and department staff. Shift: Monday - Friday mornings, 40 hours What You'll Do Coordinate the ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food products, supplies, and equipment for the Food & Nutrition department. Place orders for food, supplies, and equipment while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and ensuring products are available when needed. Receive, inspect, break down, and properly store deliveries according to food safety standards and First In, First Out (FIFO) practices. Maintain accurate inventory records, complete weekly inventories, and update product pricing as needed. Prepare and deliver stock orders throughout the department, ensuring supplies reach the appropriate areas in a timely manner. Keep storage areas clean, organized, and well maintained to support food safety and efficient operations. Work with local farmers and other vendors to source seasonal and locally produced menu items. Communicate with supervisors and vendors regarding product availability, substitutions, shortages, or changes in specifications. Follow department procedures related to food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and TCH requirements. What We're Looking For Previous experience in inventory, food service, purchasing, receiving, or a related field preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job duties. Ability to work independently while also being a dependable member of the Food & Nutrition team. Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of the position. Why This Role Matters Behind every meal served at MaineGeneral is a team making sure the right ingredients and supplies are in the right place at the right time. As an Inventory Coordinator, you'll play a behind-the-scenes role in keeping our Food & Nutrition operations running efficiently while helping us maintain the quality our patients, employees, and guests expect. Compensation Information: $19.01 - $33.27 The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Exempt: No Benefits: Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future. Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or s…

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