FRONT OF HOUSE WAREHOUSE GROCERY LEAD

Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

HFS provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. In order to successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement-working together to enhance student life-teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads:

HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training.

POSITION PURPOSE

Lead opening, closing, replenishment and customer service operations of a high-volume retail markets, Cafés and Coffee Roasting facility; selling perishable and non-perishable merchandise and recipe ingredients.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Assign, instruct and check the work of market staff including Stockroom Attendant 2, FSW2, FSW1, and hourly student employees.

• Oversee the opening and/or closing service functions of the store.

• Operate point of sale systems, keying in sales, and taking payments.

• Ensure all visible surfaces are clean and orderly; keep all areas of the operation clear of all litter and debris.

• Ensure that all food items are attractively displayed, meet all Quality Assurance Standards, and are properly identified and priced. Keep display cases full throughout the day.

• Receive ordered items; check purchase receipts and invoices; return damaged goods; and stock shelves.

• Act as primary point of contact to vendor representatives and delivery drivers, coordinating deliveries.

• Receive and fill day-to-day requisitions from District Market stations.

• Store merchandise received in refrigerators, freezers, or storage rooms according to inventory storage locations and food handling guidelines. Rotate stock so that older items are used first. Ensure that box labels are facing outward.

• Maintain compliance with state and institution policies regarding receipt, issuance and inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment; notify superior when necessary to reorder inventory.

• Maintain inventory and ordering records and/or cost records and periodically take physical inventories.

• Weigh all received stock sold by weight.

• Rearrange stock to accommodate inventory movement and use hand dollies and pallet jacks to move stock and equipment.

• Maintain stockroom areas, including custodial responsibilities and disposal of surplus materials.

• Perform data input into CBORD FSS system following established protocols, including orders, invoices, inventory, and transfers. Identify and escalate suspected errors or issues to manager or Dining Systems.

• Generate and print reports or worksheets from CBORD FSS system, including order guides and tally sheets.

• Take inventory counts using tally sheets from CBORD FSS system.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Position involves lifting and working in extremely hot and cold environments. Knowledge required is beyond regular stockroom work in that the position is in a customer service facing role and must know how foods received and stored are to look, considering expiration date, appearance, and temperature.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience in warehousing, stockkeeping, shipping, or receiving OR equivalent education/experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment reference check processes.

Possession of a Washington State Food Worker's Card required within two weeks of employment and maintenance thereafter.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.