Inventory Control Coordinator

Seeking organized, food safety driven individuals!

University Housing is looking for individuals with food service industry knowledge and experience with inventory to join our Dining and Culinary Services team. The Inventory Control Coordinator oversees and manages the movement and storing processes of food and equipment as it enters our docks for residential dining facilities on the UW-Madison campus. As an Inventory Control Coordinator in University Housing you will:

• Have the ability to identify if a product was substituted and what potential food allergens the substituted product may contain
• Develop, organize, update, and manage inventory storage floor plan to store food items and materials
• Read instructions on labels (written in English) in order to distribute and issue food supplies within building, while adhering to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Clean, organize, and maintain all storage areas
• Assist and guide student workers and full time staff
• Perform duties in a high-volume, dynamic, student residential dining environment
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

Work Schedule:

• Multiple vacancies may be available
• The primary schedule for this position typically consists of five, 8-hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend
• Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours
• This is an full-time ongoing appointment
• This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Be part of the Dining and Culinary Services team that serves the residents of the University Residence Halls, as well as UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Apply today!

• Shelves inventory and maintains organization

• Develops, organizes, updates, and manages inventory storage floor plan to store food items and materials

• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders following established vendor procurement procedures

• Generates inventory reports to account for available stock and usage

• Distributes and issues food supplies within building, while adhering to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Inspects and inventories received items and processes notifications to appropriate entities

• Cleans, organizes, and maintains all storage areas

Division of University Housing, Dining and Culinary Services

University Housing Dining and Culinary Services provides affordable meals made from locally sourced ingredients and innovative dining options to residents, guests, and staff. We have marketplace style locations in six buildings throughout campus. These marketplaces offer a new variety of selections each day, as well as made-to-order stations. Additionally, there are convenience stores, coffeehouses, and two franchises throughout campus, as well as a Catering, and Central Production and Bakery operations.

Within the Eagle Heights Community Garden, Dining and Culinary Services has a 1-acre Campus Farm producing vegetables that are used in menus in marketplaces, as well as in Grab and Go items in convenience stores and on the Electric Eats Food Truck.

The starting hourly wage is $19.00 or higher based on qualifications.

This position includes significant night and weekend shift differentials, a free meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

• 1 year of inventory process experience
• 2 years of experience receiving products
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment

• 6+ months of food service or grocery environment experience
• Receiving (dock) experience
• Electronic inventory software experience
• Leadership or training experience
• A valid driver's license meeting UW Risk Management standards is preferred for in-unit positions and required for catering positions.

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload your resume, detailing training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

University Housing Human Resources, hr@housing.wisc.edu, 608-262-2766

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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