Food Services - Storekeeper (Relief)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

2d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America) If you thrive in fast paced environments, love early morning starts, and take pride in being the behind-the-scenes force that keeps operations running smoothly; this role is for you. As a Food Services Storekeeper (Relief), you’ll ensure that food, supplies, and equipment are received accurately, stored properly, and delivered where they’re needed to support exceptional service across Stanford Health Care. Under the direction of the Food Service Managers and in collaboration with the Executive Chef, receives and distributes supplies and equipment for the department. Checks quantity, weight, and specifications to ensure compliance with purchase orders. Stores and issues requisitioned items for other hospital departments. Responsible for cleanliness of storeroom, walk-ins, and related equipment. The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential nonclinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. The Hospitality Services business unit enhances patient, staff, and visitor experience through exceptional service. This team includes food services, environmental services, facility management, and patient transport & equipment management, all focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment that promotes healing and wellbeing. Food Services is a talented team of culinary and food service professionals devoted to offering patients, visitors, and staff a premium dining experience through locally sourced sustainable food to support healing and wellness. Our “Food as Medicine” philosophy brings awareness to the critical link between eating healthy and living well. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Requirements

Warehouse or receiving experience required
Strong attention to detail; basic math competency required
Ability to read packing slips, labels, and product documentation
Frequent phone communication throughout the day
Labor-intensive role requiring frequent lifting, bending, and walking
Comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs.
High School diploma or GED equivalent
6 months of related experience Required
Ability to demonstrate business communication skills (follow standard instructions, verbal, written)
Communicates effectively to achieve desired outcomes and maintain positive working relationships.
Basic mathematic skills

Nice To Haves

Foodservice receiving experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries against purchase orders
Confirm quantities, weights, and product specifications
Identify damaged or spoiled products and prepare vendor returns
Store products using proper rotation and food safety practices
Issue requisitioned items to internal hospital departments
Maintain clean, organized storerooms, walk-ins, and equipment areas
Communicate regularly with vendors, drivers, and internal teams
Adhering to department specific policies and procedures.
Contributes to cost containment by managing time and supplies so that assignments are completed as scheduled and resources are not wasted.
Reports discrepancies or damage in shipments and signs packing slips/invoices.
Verifies accuracy of shipment by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip.
Signs invoices/packing slips and turns into department secretary.
Inspects items for damage or defects such as spoilage, torn wrappings, dents, or breakage. Holds in specified area for return to vendor.
Rotates food and non-food items according to the FIFO method of inventory.
Follows HACCP monitors/standards for both receiving and storage of all food items. Documentation is accurate and timely.
Checks to insure food is labeled and dated 100% of the time. Notifies manager if not in compliance.
Marks identifying codes, costs, date received and other data on special items.
Completes requisitions in a timely manner and submits completed forms to department administrative assistant for billing.
Answers phones promptly with a professional, service-oriented attitude.
Notifies Executive Chef and/or Patient Service Manager of shortages, items out of stock and/or problems in product utilization.
Coordinates with Cooks, cold production personnel, and cafeteria staff for continuity and availability of food for patient and non- patient services.
Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
Understands and follows directions.
Demonstrates ability to work with customers and coworkers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.
Demonstrates ability to be a team player who communicates effectively in serving customers.
Demonstrates ability to demonstrate customer service skills including prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
Completes requisitions in a timely manner and submits completed forms to department administrative assistant for billing.
Answers phones promptly with a professional, service-oriented attitude.