Dining Storekeeper

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

JOB POSTING

UCSC Dining Services intends to fill multiple Partial Year Career, Dining Storekeeper positions while this job is posted. It is the department’s intent to request additional applications, conduct interviews and hire staff periodically as hiring needs arise.


Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz include:

Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
UC Retirement Plans
Group Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
Meal Allowance

 

NOTIFICATIONS

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California's COVID-19 vaccine program.

 

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ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW


Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) at the University of California (UC) Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in the areas of college student life and residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services and business and financial analysis for these areas. CHES provides on-campus housing and dining services to approximately 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students in ten residential colleges and six multi-college affiliated residential communities, which support single students and students with families. 

UC Santa Cruz Dining is instrumental in the success of our students as well as providing services to staff, faculty and guests of the campus. Our mission is to be committed to creating a diverse, safe, fun and trusting environment for our guests and team; building an innovative dining program providing high quality service and food while embracing social, nutritional and financial responsibilities.

More information can be found at: dining.ucsc.edu

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Unit Management Team, the Storekeeper will be responsible for receiving, and inspecting food service products. The incumbent will communicate, report, and resolve order damages and discrepancies according to UCSC Dining Services policies and procedures.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $21.96 / hourly
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

  • Full-time, Fixed
  • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
  • Days of the Week: To be determined
  • Shift Includes: Days, Evenings, Nights, Swing Shift, Weekends - To be determined

Employee Classification: Partial Year Career appointment 

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Service Employees (SX)

Job Code Classification: STOREKEEPER (005064)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

75% - Receiving and Storage

  • Inspects all merchandise to insure compliance with product specification, amount of order, sanitation and quality control.
  • Oversees the receiving and distribution of supplies; receives many daily deliveries and reviews invoices for accuracy and the proper condition of supplies.
  • Monitors loading area so that vehicles and other delivery trucks have necessary access.
  • Signs invoice after ensuring delivery is correct and all changes necessary are noted.
  • Compares purchase order to invoice of goods received, notifies manager and ordering agent of discrepancies and/or shortages immediately.
  • May weigh merchandise received by the pound to ensure invoice weight is correct. Keeps a written log of all items weighed. Corrects invoicing to reflect discrepancies.
  • Verifies linen deliveries, this includes comparing quantity sent out to be cleaned with quantity returned clean. Advises management of discrepancies.
  • Notes conditions of delivery such as vehicle and time. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies from policy.
  • Return all merchandise that does not meet specifications.
  • Checks and records a daily written log of temperatures on all walk-in/reach-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Maintains high sanitation standards by visually inspecting all products for quality, cleanliness, proper temperature control and infestation. Labels and/or codes all received merchandise according to Dining Services guidelines.
  • Cleans assigned work areas as directed by Dining Management. Maintains and ensures all unit storage areas, including the loading docks, are cleaned and sanitary to the highest standards.
  • Stores all items in specified areas in accordance with Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines. Dates and rotates all inventory items using the First In, First Out (FIFO) Principles, organizes and cleans all storage spaces. Cleans and sanitizes areas under and behind stock on a regularly scheduled basis, discarding all stock that has spoiled. Informs manager before discarding stock.
  • Advises Dining Management when leftover food and inventory is not being effectively rotated and used.
  • Ensures storage areas are locked and secure at all times and that unauthorized personnel are not allowed into secured storage areas.
  • Issues all food and non-food supplies to production staff for daily operations
  • Transfers supplies to other units when needed.

10% - Invoicing and Inventory

  • Validates inventory with a manual count as assigned by department procedure.
  • In the absence of the Senior Storekeeper, ensures that all invoices are entered into the computer in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Supervises central stock storage, distribution; advises management of inventory levels and of any problems arising from central commissary service.
     

5% - Delivery

  • Assists and provides backup for Senior Storekeeper as necessary.
  • Delivers products to production areas as needed
  • Provides and accounts for distribution of products to units
     

5% - Student Staff Supervision

  • Supervises and leads student assistants in stocking, issuing, and cleaning, and in delivering products to production areas as needed.
  • Provides organized on-the-job training as needed
  • Encourages teamwork in the Unit, and sets example for team members by modeling a willingness to perform all job tasks that need to be done

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

  • Will drive campus owned vehicles and/or a personal vehicle to perform various duties including, but not limited to catered events, training, quality control within locations, cashier deposits, and other driving related duties as assigned.
  • Provides backup to management staff in A.M. opening of Unit as directed.
  • Provides Senior Storekeeper with recommendations for ongoing improvement and implements efficiencies in inventory, stores handling and delivery schedules.
  • Assists the management team and/or unit in other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated related experience in a dining/food environment with responsibilities that include receiving, and stocking and storing perishable and non-perishable product.
  • Demonstrated related experience working with receiving deliveries including problems, such as shortages of product, receipt of wrong items, or damaged or defective goods.
  • Knowledge or, or ability to learn Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety and Sanitation practices.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn inventory control and security with the ability to conduct physical cycle counts.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions; prioritize work and function independently.
  • Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate pricing, review invoicing, and maintain inventory.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact positively and effectively with diverse groups of individuals, including vendors, department unit leads, and students, and to work effectively with frequent interruptions.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn computer applications, including the ability to use spreadsheet, databases, word processing, e-mail, and web-based applications.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn merchandizing and presentation techniques of food service.
  • Ability to assign work, give direction and effectively supervise student staff.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual Spanish/ English or willingness to learn.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
  • Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a ServSafe Certification within 90 days of hire. 
  • Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation. 
  • Ability to work a variable schedule including evening and weekends.
  • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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