Buyer - Temp- Urgently Hiring!

Contract: austin, Texas, US
Salary Range: 18.00 - 34.00 | Per Hour
Buyer I (Culinary Buyer )
This role is responsible for the day-to-day receiving, ordering, inventory, and upkeep of the Culinary Excellence Center (CEC) and other kitchen activities. You ask clarifying questions to ensure project parameters are met.

Replenish products through proper buying procedures.
Work with Culinary Purchasing team as needed to secure samples of newly developed products.
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.
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.
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.
Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.
work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.
Minimum 2 years buying/receiving experience.
Basic food knowledge and interest a must.
Working knowledge of online ordering systems.
Comfortable with computer operating systems.
actively seek out efficiencies and additional work as needed.
A desire to learn about natural and organic foods and products.
Good working knowledge of and adherence to all relevant company policies, company mission, and standards.
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.
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.).
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.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.
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