Purchaser

Reports to
Executive Chef

FLSA Status
Exempt, Salaried

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Employee Meals, 401(k)

EEOC Job Category
Service Workers

Summary/Objective

The Purchaser oversees procurement and distribution of restaurant inventory for Muriel’s.

Essential Functions

• Purchase all food and non-food items
• Ensure that back of house area operates within Muriel’s quality standards
• Oversee food storage, rotation and dispersing
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Participate in recruitment process of prospective staff
• Keep up-to-date records of inventory using computer software
• Assist with management of kitchen staff
• Assist with preparing of food

Competencies:
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• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Flexibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Maintain relationships with food and supply vendors
• Understanding of cooking/preparing food

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Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the back of the house and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

• 1 year experience with costing recipes
• 1 year experience with cost control software
• 1 year experience in purchasing food in a restaurant operation
• 1 year experience cooking in a high volume, upscale restaurant

Preferred Education and Experience:

• *A minimum of two years college completed.
• *A minimum of two years in a supervisory role.

EEO Statement

Muriel’s provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Muriel’s complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Muriel’s expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Muriel’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
All team members will be given a health screening as they enter the building.
All employees are required to wear face coverings in the building.
Strict hand washing protocols.