Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Internal Number: R16395
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Department
Food ServicesJob Summary
Under general supervision, directs and supervises routine duties related to the ordering, delivery and inventory management of food, chemicals, equipment, supplements and supplies for the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Prepares requisitions for all areas of the department to replenish stock timely, efficiently and accurately. Communicates supply shortages and substitutions timely and effectively. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures and ensures quality control. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. May direct the activities of other food service personnel.
Essential Functions:
- Operations Management
• Oversee the stockroom operations of Food Services including but not limited to:
◦ Orders food, chemicals, equipment, supplements and supplies.
◦ Establishing par and inventory levels. Adjusts pars based on product availability, seasonality, and/or needs of the department.
◦ Inspects all deliveries for damaged product, wholesomeness, and accuracy. Immediately reports back to vendors
when discrepancies occur.
◦ Prepare and deliver requisitions for all areas of the department to replenish stock timely, efficiently and accurately.
◦ Maintain accurately HACCP records, including receiving logs, temperature logs, and refrigerator/freezer temperature documentation.
◦ Supervise and assign activities performed by stock room staff, i.e. assign tasks, provide quality control oversight.
◦ May assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health
and safety standards.
(50%) - Inventory Management
• Oversee the management of food supplies and equipment including but not limited to:
◦ Ordering and purchasing equipment and supplies;
◦ Arranging for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services, such as waste removal and pest control.
◦ Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
◦ Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations
(30%) - Health and Safety/Cleaning and Sanitation
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food storage and building maintenance in storage facilities and loading dock.
• Ensures food security, allowing only authorized personnel in the Food Services Department and storeroom.
• Ensures the necessary sanitary levels are maintained throughout the storeroom.
• Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, recalls or food subsidies.
(10%) - Staff Supervision
• Assist in assessing staffing needs, recruiting, mentoring and monitoring the performance of staff.
• Guide and assist in the training of Stock Clerk and Food Service Workers.
• Conducts all performance evaluations on time, working with each employee at least annually to set specific behavioral goals.
• Collaborates with other supervisors and managers to review workflow for all department activities.
• Direct the activities and support other food service personnel as needed.
(10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
- Typically, two years in receiving, stocking, issuing and inventory record keeping required
Licenses:
- SERVSAFEFOOD-ServSafe Food Handle - ANSI - American National Standards Institute required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, or warehouse operations helpful but not required.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices sufficient to be able to establish priorities, assign and review work and resolve problems as required.
- Knowledge of safe food storage and handling techniques and HACCP guidelines.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work activities.
- Skill in analyzing and resolving problems related to the work assignment.
- Skill in communicating and establishing effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
- Skill in applying the principles of staff development to provide staff training and cross training.
- Knowledge and computer skills to access and process information.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$23.56 - $32.98 / hrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.