Purchasing Clerk

The Sonnenalp Hotel is seeking a Full Time Seasonal Purchasing Clerk to support procurement operations through accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory coordination while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Final date to receive applications: Hiring will occur on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until September 15th or until the positions are filled.
Wage: $19.00–$22.00 per hour. (Includes culinary appreciation fee)

Primary Purpose of Position
To provide assistance and support to the food and beverage department and other departments as needed for the Sonnenalp Hotel. Receive, check in all products and verify the quality, date, and rotate new products, fill and deliver requisitions, and maintain cleanliness of all purchasing areas, loading dock and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate any discrepancies with invoices or deliveries and or quality of product with manager
• Open cases, occasionally taste to check freshness
• Face all labels outward on shelf and ensure to rotate product accordingly
• Rotate all products (new to bottom or back).
• Ensure products are never placed on floors, but rather stored properly on shelves
• When checking packages delivered via special transport (i.e. RAC, DAC) verify all packages were delivered before signing packing slip and return invoice to manager.
• Notify manager of any back orders or any special delivery requests
• Ensure all requisitions are complete and accurate with catch weights
• Clean up all purchasing areas at completion of shift—this means dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
• Always use hot water and sanitizer when mopping.
• Proper storage and delivery of all fresh proteins in compliance with the Department of Health
• Participate in monthly inventory
• Follow proper recycling and compost guidelines

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• 1 year experience in a purchasing or receiving department preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Special Skills/Equipment

• Ability to add, subtract, and calculate weight
• Experience with computers preferred.
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong focus on safety
• Properly manage time

Essential Physical Requirements

• Very physically demanding position, requiring a high level of physical fitness.
• Ability to pull, carry or lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) frequently.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for duration of shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pulling, pushing.

The Sonnenalp is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
The Sonnenalp does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.