What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Inventory Specialist (Full-Time, M-F 5A-1:30P) position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Food Service Inventory Specialist reports to the Purchasing Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring maintenance of inventory in the food services departments.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Maintain effective working relationship with internal and external clients
- Review inventory software to reconcile count, order inventory, and ensure safe food practices regarding product rotation are met
- Receive all incoming deliveries of food and supplies, ensuring established processes are followed
- Assist with food deliveries, as needed
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Drivers license and auto liability insurance, required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a hospital food service environment, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position requires driving between system facilities.
