Culinary Buyer Contractor
Roth Staffing Companies

Culinary Buyer Contractor

Location: Austin, TX 78703

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (full-time onsite)

Pay: $25.00

Duration: 6+ months, with the possibility of being extended based on business needs and performance

***This position will require you to drive locally to pick up or drop off products in your personal vehicle with a mileage reimbursement.

***Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean motor vehicle record.

SUMMARY

A key role in a far-reaching culinary project. Work with us to streamline and maintain the in-house recipe database along with supporting the Culinary Development team product needs for daily development as well as special events.

A one-year, project-based position with the possibility of extension.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Replenish products through proper buying procedures.

• Work with Culinary Purchasing team as needed to secure samples of newly developed products.

• Ensure product orders are timely and accurate.

• Assume primary responsibility for processing and organizing all team product deliveries.

• Review monthly production planning and adjust buying plan accordingly.

• Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation of product.

• Use multiple systems to find and schedule delivery for all necessary ingredients and products.

• If items for recipes are not available from vendors procure said items from stores.

• Maintain all receiving and product trackers.

• Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Assist with outgoing shipments and maintain relationships with delivery drivers and personnel.

• Manage day to day operations of GTK.

• Manage maintenance of GTK building.

• Buy, organize, and transport items needed for recipes for all special events - i.e. annual gathering, bar raisers, trends dinner, tribal, etc..

• Support entire culinary development team on products needed for development and testing.

• Support any data organization needs for team.

• Arrive to workstation on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized working environment.

• Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum 1 year buying/receiving experience.

• Basic food knowledge and interest a must.

• Working knowledge of online ordering systems.

• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members.

• Ability to follow directions and procedures.

• Ability to perform simple math and culinary conversions.

• Strong and effective time management and organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.

• Basic knowledge of ingredient information and nutritional facts.

• Ability to learn photography basics and operate a camera.

• Comfortable with computer operating systems.

• Maintain high productivity levels; actively seek out efficien

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