Storekeeper, Dining Services

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a full-time Storekeeper. The full salary range for the Storekeeper is $26.69 - $36.62 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Storekeeper plays a critical role in the success and efficiency of the dining operation by serving as the primary point of control for all products entering and leaving the facility. This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, inspection, storage, distribution, and inventory control of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies. The Storekeeper ensures that all products meet quality and safety standards, match purchase specifications, and are handled according to industry best practices and institutional policies. Acting as a liaison between vendors, delivery personnel, the Unit Manager, Chef D’ Cuisine, and the accounting department, the Storekeeper ensures seamless communication and coordination throughout the procurement and receiving process. This includes proper documentation of invoices, tracking of purchase orders, and timely submission of paperwork to ensure compliance with payment agreements and audit readiness. The Storekeeper must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines. This position requires knowledge of safe food handling practices, inventory control systems, and institutional purchasing protocols. As a key support role in the dining operation, the Storekeeper’s effectiveness directly contributes to cost control, service quality, and overall operational success. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• experience

  1 year experience in stores work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

  Required

• Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

  required

  Required

Skill to work in a team environment with student employees and maintain quality control with inexperienced workers. Ability to give and follow explicit directions and carry out instructions. Communication skills sufficient to effectively and diplomatically communicate with vendors, peers, supervisors, managers and university staff. Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties and communicate with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and customers. Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail, organizing tasks, documents and materials with efficiency and accuracy. Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines: Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and procedures and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards and reporting unsafe conditions. Must be able to exert well-paced mobility of up to four hours in length and stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. Must be able to move 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally following proper safety guidelines. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, reach and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments. Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise and physical risks found in food service environments. Must successfully pass food safety test. Knowledge of and experience with inventory control functions, including experience in physical inventory counts, receiving and storage of materials and first in first out (FIFO) methods. Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, computing ratios, rates and percentages. Organizational skills sufficient to keep storerooms, walk-ins and freezers in proper order while practicing FIFO methods of rotating stock. General knowledge of standard storeroom procedures. Knowledge of general receiving procedures. Skill to change priorities at a moments notice as to not impact operations when problems arise. Able to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment.

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively and diplomatically communicate with vendors, peers, supervisors, managers and university staff. Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties and communicate with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and customers.

  Required