Come build your career at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community as our Culinary Purchasing Supervisor for our culinary team. Nestled on 125 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Deerfield is an outstanding senior living community with a resort-like atmosphere. At Deerfield, dining is an important part of resident life and our Culinary Purchasing Manager is integral to dining and resident quality. Our dining team enjoys guaranteed hours (with NO late nights), free parking and competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package. Come do what you do best in a workplace where you can grow your skills and your career.

This is a full-time role working Sunday through Thursday from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with an hourly rate that equates to annual pay in the low to mid $40s.

The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for purchasing and coordinating the procurement of goods for Deerfield’s culinary operations, including our in-house Bistro, full-service bar, assisted living dining and skilled nursing dining. This role reports to the Executive Chef and the ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain management principles.

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to understand their purchasing needs and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations and standards, including upholding sanitation standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of stock clerks as a day-to-day supervisor
• Be a thought leader as well as providing hands-on support for all purchasing-related areas.
• Ensure security for stock in the storeroom, refrigerators and freezers as well as the paper and chemical room.

Skills: 

• Proven experience in food purchasing or in a similar role required, with a minimum of 2 years in procurement preferred; culinary experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in procurement software and strong skills with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Presents self in a professional manner to others and understand that honesty and ethics are essential
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
• Maintains a professional relationship with vendors

General Qualifications

• Proven experience in food procurement management
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and ability to adhere to Deerfield's requirements for being a company driver
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with procurement software
• Knowledge of food store processes
• Receiving shipments
• Inventory management
• Ordering and restocking
• Stock organization
• Record keeping
• Compliance and safety
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Maintains high standard for work areas
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shifts on time on a consistent and reliable basis

Physical requirements

• Significant walking
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
• May move or transport materials or supplies to other areas in the community using carts/electric hand truck

Full-time employees enjoy a full suite of benefits including PPO health insurance (no high deductible plans), dental, vision, 403(b) with employer match, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, generous time away, professional development, and scholarship opportunities. In addition, our employees enjoy access to many community amenities and a workplace culture that seamlessly blends heart and mind.

Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services. We provide a non-smoking campus and our employees provide either proof of COVID vaccine or provide a validated religious or medical exemption form. All new employees must successfully complete a background check and drug screen as part of our onboarding process.

Deerfield is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in all aspects of our employment, our services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or for additional information, contact us at askhr@deerfieldwnc.org.