Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent$18/hour + BenefitsPOSITION PURPOSE:Purchasing/Storeroom Agent who would be responsible for monitoring inventory, delivering materials to the production or various hotel departments and transacting materials in and out of the storeroom. This position reports to the Executive Chef.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Review inventory and par levelsOrder inventory, unpack and receive materials into the company stockrooms, freezers or walk in coolersFill requisitionsDeliver ordered items to different areas of kitchen and hotel, receive & track packagesEnsure proper use and storage of hand trucksReview and order items for Banquet Event Orders in a timely fashionUse computer programs including MS Excel to ensure departments are invoiced correctlyEnsure freshness, counts and accuracy of all deliveriesTrack product inventoryUtilize First In First Out delivery methodPerform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health standardsAdhere to safety policies & proceduresAdditional duties as necessary and assignedMust put away products as soon as they come in with regards to local state and health codesMaintain control of storage areas ensuring they are locked and secured at all timePrepare food for daily production and BEOsGather extra inventory that can be used for concierge, family meal, the cafeteria and report to supervisor, sous chefs and Executive chef.Supervise the stewarding department ensuring they are completing their duties in a timely manner to company standards.Ensure that stewards are maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.Take an accurate and timely monthly inventory of goods and report to Chef.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.REQUIREMENTSAbility to work a flexible schedule based on department needs including weekdays, weekends, and holidays 8 am to 4 pm.Ability to converse, read and write in English, stand and walk for up to 8 hours, lift and carry 50 pounds, push/pull 250 pounds, bend, and twist.Experience using a computer and MS Excel.Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs including weekendsQUALIFICATION STANDARDS:Education:High school graduate.This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.Why Our Associates Love HVMGCareer growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolioFlexible schedulingAccess up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActivePaid Time Off (PTO) and Paid HolidaysFull healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting periodExclusive hotel and food & beverage discountsAbout HVMGOur Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field." We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.