Technical Specialist/Purchaser

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Technical Specialist/Purchaser to join the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism. Under the general direction of the Dean of the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT), the Culinary Technical Specialist/Purchaser will be responsible for performing various tasks that involve support for culinary classes. The Technical Specialist/Purchaser will be responsible for the purchasing of small and large equipment and food and beverages, and food costing and food cost percentage calculation. The Technical Specialist/Purchaser will also be responsible for scheduling and supervising educational aids, work study students and student workers. May serve as a substitute when the faculty are not available as deemed necessary by the Administration. In addition, the Technical Specialist/Purchaser will work collaboratively with the Senior Technical Specialist to assure complete coverage and professionalism in the HCAT laboratories. The Technical Specialist/Purchaser has supervisory responsibilities with Staffing, scheduling, training, teaching, and incorporating proper receiving and storage procedures to the individuals working in part time positions (e.g. student workers).     

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing of Products

• Purchasing of small and large equipment and food and beverages.
• Receiving requisitions from Faculty members, posting the orders, and ordering the products

Culinary Lab Classes

• Preparing carts and supplies for culinary lab classes
• Substituting in the absence of a faculty member

Maintenance

• Ensuring that the equipment is in appropriate working condition.
• Providing for outside maintenance repairs on equipment when necessary.
• Scheduling yearly maintenance on the equipment, such as cleaning of the exhaust.
• Maintaining the HCAT Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintaining an equipment inventory to include dates purchased and warranties

 Receiving, Storage and Inventory

• Accepting and checking in deliveries of food, beverages, and equipment.
• Counting and posting inventory weekly.
• Maintaining the master inventory spreadsheet to include updating unit prices
• Creating and maintaining par stocks.

 Miscellaneous Duties

• Conducting tours with prospective HCAT students.
• Updating MSDS sheets. 
• Assisting with yearly activities and special events.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a hospitality or related field
• Supervisory experience in the food service industry
• Experience in purchasing, receiving, and ordering of food in hospitality setting
• Experience with Excel and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Must be ServSafe certified or willing to become certified within six months of hire
• Experience in food costing and food cost percentage calculation
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Frequently moves inventory weighing up to 50 pounds

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $43,350, non-negotiable

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application
• References

NONDISCRIMINATION
SUNY Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identify, disability, or age in admissions, employment, programs and activities.  As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference, SCCC encourages candidates who can contribute to this goal to apply.

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.