Culinary Buyer Contractor

Culinary Buyer Contractor

Location: Austin, TX 78703

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

Pay: $25.00

Duration: 12+ 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 efficiencies and additional work as needed.

· Experience with high-volume production ordering and organization.

· A desire to learn about natural and organic foods and products.

· Provide ideas and suggestions that contribute to the growth of the team.

· Good working knowledge of and adherence to all relevant company policies, company mission, and standards.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· Must adhere to company dress code and standards of production kitchen dress and PPE (personal protective equipment).

· Must follow all food safety and sanitation procedures as outlined.

· Standing and walking for extended periods of times.

· Regular use of the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, lifting.

· Repetitive use of hands and arms.

· Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

· Exposure to and work within varying temperatures and conditions (walk-in coolers and freezers, near ovens and smokers, etc.)

· Exposure to continuous background noise and occasional loud noises.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

· Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

· Unassisted lifting of up to 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.