Inventory Control Assistant

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Inventory Professional, you will efficiently and accurately manage supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels.Every day you will receive, stock, issue, and track inventory, performing counts, reconciling discrepancies, processing orders, and utilizing management systems.To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in inventory software, crucial for operational efficiency and cost control.

• Sets and maintains par levels for all items required for Nutrition Services operations, adjusting as necessarybased on census and usage. Reads recipes and orders correct quantities based on recipe needs. Under guidance from the Nutrition Services management team and in collaboration with nursing managers/directors, sets and maintains par levels for food and supplies in patient nourishment areas. 
• Creates and updates department order guide. Communicates with department vendors and members of theNutrition Services staff and management team concerning items of need and any foreseen supply chain issues requiring substitutions. Collaborates with the Nutrition Services management team on adhering to department budgets.
• Completes a thorough physical inventory of food, supplies, and cleaning chemicals prior to placing each order. Orders sufficient amounts of food, supplies, and cleaning chemicals in alignment with established par levels, avoiding overages and shortages, in compliance with all contracts, guidelines and requirements pertaining to purchasing. Chooses substitute food, supply, and cleaning chemical options in alignment with allergen and nutrient needs and in equivalence to original items.
• Receives deliveries, checking accuracy, appropriate delivery temperatures and condition/damages. Takesappropriate action if there are discrepancies, missing item(s), or issues with product quality. Properly stores all products, following HACCP plan and maintaining regulatory compliance while utilizing the FIFO (first in, first out) method.
• Maintains all storage areas (e.g. dry storage area, refrigerators, freezers, chemical room/closet, patientnourishment areas) in a clean and organized state, meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring properrotation of items. Assists in the removal of food items in the event of a recall or other food safety concern.Reports any needed repairs, safety hazards, and/or equipment/storage needs to the Nutrition Servicesmanagement team. Completes facility work orders, as needed.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in food service.

• High School GED General Studies upon hire or equivalent combination of education and experience or 

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire or equivalent combination of education and experience required