Lead Storeroom Clerk- Food and Nutrition

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Responsible for placing daily orders to 6-8 of our vendors and conducting daily inventory on said items (This would include, but not limited to, Bakery, Dairy, Produce, Coke, Pepsi, Edward Don, Hubert, etc.)
• Responsible for implementing the Pull Sheet system. This position will work closely with Executive Chef and pull all of the products from the freezer in accordance with the recipe requirements days before for every cook. (this will keep the freezer in order and keep the employees out of the frozen/refrigerated boxes)
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the receiving/distribution area of nutritional services
• Identification of damaged goods and quality and condition
• Receiving and documenting/verifying all food & beverage orders, including small equipment orders, on a daily basis.
• Responsible for proper rotation of all products, FIFO (first in, first out).
• Responsible for temperature recording in storeroom, including the walk in refrigerator and freezer.
• Responsible for sweeping and mopping all floors, under racks and corridors in front of the store room on a daily basis. 
• Responsible for assembling all requests for floor stock/requisitions to be delivered and or picked up by courier, etc. to be delivered to all external buildings
• Responsible for taking temperatures of food deliveries
• Responsible for participating in monthly departmental inventory
• Maintain efficiency and safety throughout your area
• Identify dead stock (expired stock)

Experience Required

Prior food service experience required. 5-8 years of food service and/or shipping/receiving experience preferred required; Knowledge of inventory management; Knowledge of Joint Commission Procedures preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of perpetual inventory control, shipping, receiving and storage preferred.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

License/Certification Requirements

ServSafe Certification must be achieved within 1 year of hire

Special Requirements

Basic knowledge of computers required

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