Entry-Level Dietary Purchasing Assistant

Stern Consultants is expanding! We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Dietary Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing operations for the Dietary and Food Service Departments. This is an on-site position at our corporate office - not remote - with hands-on training provided. It is an excellent opportunity to begin or grow your career in dietary operations, foodservice procurement, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and verify costs for all food, supplies, and dietary-related purchases
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including emergency stock supplies to ensure facilities remain fully operational
• Assist in managing purchasing budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare and process purchase orders, receiving logs, and detailed purchasing reports
• Maintain organized, up-to-date digital records of all dietary purchasing transactions
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all facilities, food vendors, distributors, and shipping providers
• Coordinate with vendor sites, ensuring timely delivery schedules, product availability, and issue resolution
• Support dietary departments in maintaining compliance with facility standards and operational needs

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic Excel knowledge required
• Willingness to learn new procurement systems, dietary software, and internal processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills; must maintain a positive, professional demeanor
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Strong math skills a plus (helpful for cost comparisons, inventory counts, and budgeting)
• Interest in dietary services, foodservice operations, or healthcare purchasing is a plus

What We Offer

• Full training, no purchasing experience required
• Direct hire position (we are not a staffing agency)
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Room for growth within a growing company

Benefits (available to full-time employees only)

The Purchasing Assistant is supported by a comprehensive benefits program including; medical insurance, HSA, dental insurance, vision coverage, PTO (plus 6 holidays), sick time, 401k with match, disability insurance, family leave, annual reviews, and more!