Purchaser

Description

• Maintains FOODTRAK inventory software to ensure that all items purchased have been accurately entered prior to purchase.
• Responsible for ordering food, beverage, supplies and small wares for Food & Beverage and other internal departments. This includes front of house as well as back of house necessities.
• Provides the chefs with all necessary food cost data required in the menu development process and for all special menus.
• Proactively advises culinary team of market price dynamics to enable them to make adjustments to menus.
• Ensures all perishable products are dated upon delivery. Stocks and rotates product on shelves assuring old before new usage guidelines (FIFO).
• Makes all necessary adjustments from the invoice to the receiving document; ensuring that the quantity ordered, pack size, item code and pricing are correct.
• Places all banquet orders, including all special orders taking into consideration lead times on specialty products.
• Ensures food meets DMNS quality standards.
• Fully utilizes product and minimizes waste to achieve food cost objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in purchasing and receiving for large foodservice units or hotel environments.
• Current Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• May need to use personal vehicle for DMNS business. If so, must comply with all ongoing expectations outlined in DMNS Vehicle Use Policy to drive for museum related business.

• Experience with inventory management and procurement processes
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Experience working with vendors and third-party partners
• Proficiency in FoodTrak and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Hospitality, catering, food service, or restaurant experience preferred

Application Instructions

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.


• We are curious, creative, and playful.


• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.


• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.