Storekeeper (5064C), Housing & Dining Services - 42032 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) is a complex "cluster" of departments with an aggregated operating budget of approximately $125 million, a head count of over 2,000 employees in over 150 buildings (2.7 million square feet) that provide a variety of services to faculty, staff, students and the surrounding campus community. These services include an orientation and transition programs for incoming students, an inclusive community that fosters academic success and personal growth for our residents, single student and family housing for 7,500 students and (in some cases) their families, dining options for the campus and community, an early childhood education program, and conference operations during the summer.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 09/15/2022
Responsibilities
Receiving, Storage and Distribution
Receive, inspect, and store all food and non-food products in specified areas in accordance with HACCP guidelines. Dates and rotates all inventory items using the FIFO Principles (First In First Out). Ensure food is held and loaded at safe temperatures. Assist manager with inventory, ordering and planning supply distribution schedule using a computerized food management system. Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of all storage spaces. On a daily basis, records temperatures of all refrigerators, freezers, and maintains records for three months. Oversee receipt and distribution of products. Receive multiple deliveries daily. Responsible for invoice accuracy, proper condition of products, and return of damaged or otherwise suspicious inventory. Monitor loading area so that vehicles and other delivery trucks have necessary access. Issue all food and non-food products to staff for daily operations. Transfer supplies to other units when needed. Upholds the security of receiving areas, coolers, freezers and storerooms. Ensures food, product and equipment are secured properly and issues according to standard operating procedure. Establish and maintain positive relations with our customers. Listen, and if possible, resolve customers' needs and report them to the manager and/or supervisor. Interact enthusiastically and pleasantly with customers and co-workers to ensure a positive interaction and outcome in every interaction. Responsible for practicing good stewardship with university and customer resources.
Procurement
Maintain a professional working relationship with all staff, vendors, and customers. Assist other Cal Dining units in times of food/non-food product shortages. Reprint service needs from computerized food system as required. Submit invoices to manager for approval and signature.
Food Preparation / Health and Safety Standards
Clean, prepare, store, and otherwise prepare food, following the basic HACCP principles of food preparation, safety, and sanitation. Safely operate and maintain necessary equipment. Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of designated storage and work areas, large and small equipment and utensils used in food production. Prepare and distribute products to food production staff and/or other units based on production sheet, storeroom requisition, or by request to meet production schedules. Maintain the overall appearance and organization of the loading dock and receiving areas.
IIPP Requirements
Works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear; observing warning signs; learning about potential hazards; and reporting unsafe conditions.
Required Qualifications
Experience in storeroom duties, such as, shipping, receiving, storage, issuing, distributing of products and record keeping. Experience in inventory control. Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation. Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous food service experience. Previous inventory, storekeeping experience. Previous experience delivering items by car/truck.
Forklift certification or successfully complete certification training.
Salary & Benefits
This is a partial year career, 100% full-time, 40-hours per week appointment, eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is $19.04 (Step 1.0).
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html