Amway Grand Plaza Purchasing Clerk

AHC Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown -- and start your unstoppable career here. This is a full-time position requiring weekend availability. This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more. The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for helping with the daily operations of food, beverage and dry purchasing store rooms as instructed daily. The position also will dispense products and orders to meet the needs of various hotel departments and functions.

Requirements

Previous culinary, retail, wholesale or restaurant knowledge preferred. A solid display of safe food handling.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Is regularly required to stand, walk and run
Is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
Is required to frequently reach with hands and arms
Is regularly required to talk or hear; taste or smell
Is occasionally required to sit and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with receiving and distribution of all goods according to the requisition and company procedures; inspect to ensure supplies/product is in good condition before accepting, know what items are currently out, place new orders on shelves and rotate stock in correct place as it arrives.
Perform routine duties independently. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Has a fiduciary responsibility to the company and management.
Handle and manage information confidentially.
Follow AHC handbook policies and standard operating procedures.
Actively working, always looking for ways to assists guests and going above and beyond to provide guest service.
Ensuring the quality and level of service that the General Manager, Guest Care Manager, Manager on Duty and Guests expects excellent and follows our company standards and policies.
Uses other AHC hotels and staff as resources.
Complete all daily responsibilities/cleaning task list.
Check in with department manager for that day's assigned duties.
Follow our hotel green policies.
Ensure trash/recyclables are taken out
Follow AHC guest service standards.
Actively work with department staff, while following all departmental rules.
Any other additional responsibilities that may be asked by General Manager, Guest Care Manager, Manager on Duty or Supervisor.