Stores Clerk

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stores Clerk works within Food & Nutrition Services to support the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of food, supplies, and materials. The role helps ensure products are received accurately, stored safely, and delivered promptly to support patient services, retail operations, and departmental functions. It contributes to the institution’s mission through inventory management, food safety compliance, customer service, and operational support in a team-oriented environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The position is onsite and scheduled Monday through Friday, generally 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. schedule on Friday delivery days. Flexibility is required. Experience is not required. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver’s license are required; a current Texas Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No work experience required.
Valid and current Texas driver’s license with at least three years of verifiable driving history; a waiver may be requested with at least one year of driving history if the applicant has less than three years.
Obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire.
Flexibility to work the stated schedule, including the earlier Friday delivery-day schedule.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material-handling procedures and required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Stocking experience.
Experience organizing dry storage rooms and walk-in refrigerators.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, temperature, and damage; report shortages, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
Verify invoices and packing slips against received items and label and date products according to policy.
Store products promptly in designated dry, refrigerated, and frozen areas, maintaining appropriate storage conditions, temperature logs, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
Separate raw, ready-to-eat, allergen, and chemical products appropriately; keep storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
Use proper lifting and material-handling procedures and required personal protective equipment.
Assist with ordering food, supplies, and materials; monitor stock and par levels to support availability and minimize waste.
Rotate stock using FIFO principles, monitor expiration dates, and segregate expired, damaged, or recalled products according to policy.
Maintain inventory records; record receipts, issues, and adjustments; conduct assigned cycle counts and monthly inventory counts; report low or excess inventory to leadership.
Pick, stage, and deliver food and supplies according to departmental requisitions, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to patient services, retail areas, and support departments.
Transport food, materials, and supplies safely across campus while preserving food safety and product integrity.
Follow food safety, HACCP, infection-control, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.
Operate department vehicles and equipment safely for receiving and campus deliveries; conduct routine inspections, report maintenance or safety concerns, and keep vehicles and equipment clean and organized.
Clean and sanitize storerooms, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, shelving, pallets, carts, and storage equipment according to schedule.
Participate in QAPI initiatives focused on food safety, efficiency, service quality, and waste reduction; assist with food-safety and regulatory documentation and audits.
Complete logs, temperature records, checklists, and other documentation accurately; promptly report hazards, equipment issues, and operational risks.
Provide friendly, respectful, solution-focused customer assistance and respond professionally to vendor and customer questions.
Model UT MD Anderson Core Values and Standards of Conduct; use the HEAL framework to address service concerns.
Report customer, vendor, colleague, and safety concerns in a timely manner and maintain confidentiality of vendor and customer information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
PTO and Extended Illness Bank accruals.
Paid holidays and wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational and professional development opportunities.
Individual and team recognition.