BUYER/PURCHASING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Fresh And Ready Foods • San Fernando, CA

409d • $40,560 - $40,560

About The Position

The Buyer/Purchasing Assistant is responsible for providing clerical functions and administrative support for food service programs at Fresh & Ready Foods. This full-time position involves maintaining records, processing vendor invoices, and assisting management with staffing and documentation. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring a positive and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• Purchasing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and direct inquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintain confidential personnel files.
• Assist management in preparing confidential employment and labor relations documents.
• Assist with staffing, including finding staff when employees call out on short notice.
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, and parents.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of students eligible for free and reduced priced lunches.
• Enter weekly cash sales and meal counts using a computer.
• Perform daily bank deposit reconciliation.
• Process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bid specifications.
• Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly state claim form for reimbursement.
• Assist in preparation of end of month financial reports.
• Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed