Food Purchasing Clerk - Start Date 9/21/2026

Canyon Ranch • Spicewood, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world-class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality. Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day. Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with anticipated start dates beginning in Fall 2026.

Requirements

• Bring 3–5 years of food purchasing, inventory control, warehouse, culinary, or food and beverage operations experience, with demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes, product management, and inventory best practices.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or specialized training in purchasing, hospitality, culinary operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification within 30 days and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to maintain accurate inventory levels, prioritize competing responsibilities, and support multiple operational areas in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess working knowledge of food and beverage purchasing, receiving, storage procedures, FIFO inventory rotation, food safety standards, sanitation practices, and quality control requirements.
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to learn proprietary systems, identify process improvements, and make sound decisions within established procedures.
• Thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment by maintaining flexibility, a positive and service-oriented attitude, and a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, teamwork, and the Canyon Ranch mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• an associate degree or specialized training in purchasing, hospitality, culinary operations, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of food and non-food products by ordering high-quality supplies at the best value, ensuring all culinary outlets, special events, and food development needs are supported with accurate and timely purchasing.
• Maintain inventory levels and product availability by receiving, stocking, organizing, and rotating goods according to FIFO standards while ensuring storerooms, walk-ins, and storage areas remain clean, efficient, and well maintained.
• Support food safety and sanitation excellence by partnering with stewarding and culinary teams to uphold cleanliness standards, monitor cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, and assist with dishwashing, sanitizing, and kitchen cleaning activities as needed.
• Oversee daily fresh juice production and beverage distribution processes while identifying opportunities to improve food product utilization, operational efficiency, and inventory management practices.
• Ensure compliance with Canyon Ranch food safety, workplace safety, and sanitation standards through proper handling, storage, and maintenance of food products, supplies, equipment, and work areas.
• Contribute to exceptional guest experiences by supporting seamless food and beverage operations, maintaining product quality and availability, and demonstrating a positive, detail-oriented, and service-focused approach in all interactions.

Benefits

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick, and holidays).
• Supplemental healthcare options (including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage).
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity leave.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED