Breakfast Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary

Red Feather Lounge is seeking a Breakfast Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing, inventory coordination, and supply management for breakfast and food service operations. This role assists with tracking ingredient requirements, preparing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, checking deliveries, and maintaining accurate purchasing records to help ensure the kitchen has the supplies needed for efficient daily service.

Common Job Roles

• Breakfast Purchasing Assistant
• Restaurant Purchasing Assistant
• Food Service Purchasing Associate
• Kitchen Procurement Assistant
• Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing ingredients, beverages, and supplies for breakfast service.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify items requiring replenishment.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and receiving records.
• Check delivered products for quantity, quality, freshness, and visible damage.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff and management to confirm ingredient and supply requirements.
• Maintain organized records of purchases, invoices, receipts, and supplier information.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up on delayed or incomplete deliveries.
• Report shortages, damaged goods, and pricing discrepancies to supervisors.
• Assist with stock rotation and proper storage of food products.
• Help monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities to reduce waste.
• Follow food safety, receiving, inventory, and workplace safety procedures.
• Perform additional purchasing and administrative duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous purchasing, inventory, restaurant, food service, or administrative experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer, spreadsheet, and data-entry proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, suppliers, and deadlines.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with restaurant or food service purchasing.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, invoices, and inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of breakfast ingredients, food products, and kitchen supplies.
• Strong supplier communication and coordination skills.
• Understanding of stock rotation and food storage practices.
• Good time management and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.

About the Company

Red Feather Lounge operates in the restaurant and hospitality industry, providing food and beverage services in a dining-focused environment. Effective purchasing support helps maintain ingredient availability, organized inventory, consistent food quality, and efficient daily kitchen operations.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person