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Culinary Buyer

Location: Austin, TX

Pay: $23.79–$25.55/hour

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Job Type: Contract

On-Site: 100% On-Site

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Culinary Buyer to support a fast-paced culinary product development team in Austin. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with experience in food purchasing, ordering, receiving, and inventory management who enjoys working in a collaborative culinary environment.

You’ll help ensure the culinary team has the ingredients, products, packaging, and supplies needed for daily product development and special events.

What You’ll Do

• Place and manage product and ingredient orders using online ordering systems.
• Replenish products and ensure orders are accurate and delivered on time.
• Work with purchasing teams and vendors to secure product samples.
• Review production plans and adjust purchasing needs accordingly.
• Receive, organize, and track incoming food and product deliveries.
• Process shipments from vendors and common carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
• Maintain receiving and inventory trackers.
• Perform periodic inventory checks and organize pantry and packaging areas.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and proper product rotation.
• Purchase, organize, and transport ingredients and supplies needed for special culinary events.
• Support the culinary development team with products needed for testing and development.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe culinary work environment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of buying and/or receiving experience.
• 2+ years of food knowledge or food industry experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience using online ordering systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary experience is a plus, but you do not need to be a chef.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and work in varying temperatures, including coolers/freezers and kitchen environments.
• Reliable transportation is required, as occasional travel to other sites may be necessary.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $23.79–$25.55/hour
• Paid weekly
• Consistent Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3 PM schedule
• Work directly with a culinary product development team.
• Opportunity to gain experience in purchasing, culinary operations, and product development.
• Potential opportunity for future growth.

Benefits Information:

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.