Job Description:

Culinary Buyer Contractor



Location: Austin, TX 78703


Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (full-time onsite)


Pay: $25.00


Duration: 6+ months, with the possibility of being extended based on business needs and performance


***This position will require you to drive locally to pick up or drop off products in your personal vehicle with a mileage reimbursement.


***Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean motor vehicle record.



SUMMARY



A key role in a far-reaching culinary project. Work with us to streamline and maintain the in-house recipe database along with supporting the Culinary Development team product needs for daily development as well as special events.


A one-year, project-based position with the possibility of extension.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES



• Replenish products through proper buying procedures.


• Work with Culinary Purchasing team as needed to secure samples of newly developed products.


• Ensure product orders are timely and accurate.


• Assume primary responsibility for processing and organizing all team product deliveries.


• Review monthly production planning and adjust buying plan accordingly.


• Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation of product.


• Use multiple systems to find and schedule delivery for all necessary ingredients and products.


• If items for recipes are not available from vendors procure said items from stores.


• Maintain all receiving and product trackers.

• Assist with periodic inventory checks.


• Assist with outgoing shipments and maintain relationships with delivery drivers and personnel.

• Manage day to day operations of GTK.


• Manage maintenance of GTK building.


• Buy, organize, and transport items needed for recipes for all special events - i.e. annual gathering, bar raisers, trends dinner, tribal, etc..


• Support entire culinary development team on products needed for development and testing.


• Support any data organization needs for team.

• Arrive to workstation on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.


• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.


• Maintain a clean and well-organized working environment.

• Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES



• Minimum 1 year buying/receiving experience.


• Basic food knowledge and interest a must.


• Working knowledge of online ordering systems.


• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.


• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members.


• Ability to follow directions and procedures.


• Ability to perform simple math and culinary conversions.


• Strong and effective time management and organizational skills.


• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.


• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.


• Basic knowledge of ingredient information and nutritional facts.


• Ability to learn photography basics and operate a camera.


• Comfortable with computer operating systems.


• Maintain high productivity levels; actively seek out efficien Apply Now