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Grand Beach Suites Hotel

FOOD EXPEDITOR

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$17/hr

Utilize Order guides for timely and accurate food purchasing. * Check the quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for expediting; * Guide and motivate bussers and runners to ...

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How much do food purchasing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for food purchasing in the United States is $21.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Food Purchasing, and why are they important?

To thrive in Food Purchasing, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of supply chain management, and experience with procurement processes, often supported by a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management software, ERP systems, and certifications like Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) are common requirements. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills set top performers apart in this field. These competencies are crucial for ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality food supply for organizations.

What is food purchasing?

Food purchasing refers to the process of sourcing, ordering, and acquiring food products and ingredients for restaurants, cafeterias, grocery stores, or other food service operations. Food purchasers are responsible for selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, ensuring product quality, and maintaining inventory levels. Their role helps ensure that food establishments have the necessary ingredients to meet menu demands while managing costs and minimizing waste.

What is the difference between Food Purchasing vs Food Inventory Coordinator?

AspectFood PurchasingFood Inventory Coordinator
Primary RoleProcures food products from suppliers based on menu needs and budgetsManages and tracks food inventory levels within a facility
Required SkillsNegotiation, supplier relations, knowledge of food productsInventory management, record keeping, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentOffice, warehouse, or food service settingsKitchen, storage areas, or inventory rooms
CertificationsFood safety certifications often preferredInventory or supply chain certifications beneficial

Food Purchasing focuses on acquiring food supplies from vendors, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Food Inventory Coordinator manages stock levels, tracks inventory, and ensures proper storage. While both roles support food service operations, Purchasing emphasizes procurement, whereas Inventory Coordination emphasizes stock management.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Food Purchasing, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges in Food Purchasing is balancing cost control with quality and supplier reliability, especially in a fast-changing market. Professionals often need to manage supply chain disruptions, seasonal availability, and fluctuating prices while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Effective communication with suppliers, strong negotiation skills, and adaptability are essential for overcoming these hurdles. Building solid relationships with vendors and staying updated on market trends can help maintain a steady and cost-effective supply of quality products.
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Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT • On-site

$63K/yr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

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Advertising/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Posting Summary
Post-doc in well-being benefits of local food purchasing

We seek applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral associate position to work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists to develop metrics to capture the well-being benefits of local food purchasing. The project is funded by the University of Vermont's Food Systems Research Institute as part of their broader effort to develop metrics of food system sustainability. This position can be extended to a third-year conditional on performance. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in quantitative social science, collaboration, and communication.
Project summary

Researchers, policy makers, and public health advocates are increasingly interested in local food systems as mechanisms to improve public health. However, little is known about how "buying local" impacts health, especially in ways beyond improving access to nutritious foods. The proposed project develops a set of validated metrics to capture the health benefits of local food purchasing, especially potential well-being benefits (e.g., life satisfaction, positive emotions, joy associated with local food purchasing, sense of purpose, the ability to live in accordance with personal values). Our transdisciplinary research team will accomplish this through three phases of work. First, a systematic literature review and secondary data analysis will identify existing indicators and evidence of association between local food purchasing, non-material well-being, food security, and diet. These results will be used to develop a curated set of health and well-being indicators relevant to local food purchasing. Second, a hypothetical scenario experiment and regional survey will test for causal relationships and evaluate and validate identified indicators at a population-level. Finally, we will utilize a multi-pronged dissemination strategy to share the research findings and resultant indicators with the academic community, community stakeholders, and media. By identifying appropriate metrics to assess health and well-being relative to local food purchasing, this project will support the FSRI's goal to develop a replicable set of methods for investigating the human/health dimension of regional food system sustainability.



Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Qualifications

The candidate should possess the following qualifications:
  • PhD in relevant discipline including but not limited to Applied Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Sustainability Sciences, or Public Health
  • Strong quantitative analytical skills including but not limited to causal inference design, estimating and interpreting cross-sectional and panel models, and data visualization
  • Ability to work with various data types and competence with various statistical packages
  • Experience with data management and curation and conducting reproducible research (e.g., version control, well documented code, pre-registration)

Additional skills that are not required but will support candidate's success as part of the team:
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams on food systems or environmental research
  • Experience with or interest in research on difficult-to-quantify phenomena (because the well-being benefits of local food purchasing likely include many such factors, such as social connectedness and feelings of cross-species belonging)
  • Prior project / lab management skills, including managing students, coordinating research across disciplinary experts, and developing team-based outputs and processes
  • Commitment to open science (e.g., making data, research, and scholarly outputs broadly accessible)
Desirable Qualifications Anticipated Pay Range $63,480 Other Information
Application material

Applicants interested can send the following material over email (with the title "Application for FSRI Post-Doctoral Associate" to Emily Belarmino (Emily.Belarmino@uvm.edu). Applications will be welcomed and will be reviewed on a rolling basis from the priority date of 31st of May and until the position is closed.
  1. One-page cover letter specifying the candidate's interest and experience relevant to developing metrics for the project.
  2. Full CV, including evidence of publications and, if relevant, efforts to secure grant funding
  3. One paragraph response to each of the following prompts:
     
    1. To give us a better sense of your analytical skills, please highlight and briefly describe two or three quantitative outputs from your CV (peer-reviewed papers, white papers, preprints, etc.) that you believe best demonstrate your skills. How do these outputs demonstrate what you might bring to our team? 
    2. Given this project's goal to develop indicators of non-material aspects of well-being, we especially seek a scholar who has experience with, or somehow related to, attempts to quantify difficult-to-measure phenomena of some kind. Please describe relevant experience that you have. We welcome various interpretations and responses to this challenge.
    3. What are your primary goals for a post-doctoral position? What would you hope to accomplish? 
    4. Name at least 3 references who can be contacted after the initial application review, with a few words about their relationship to you 
For more information on the position, please email Dr. Emily Belarmino (Emily.Belarmino@uvm.edu)

Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position No
Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information
Position Title Post Doctoral Associate Posting Number S6137PO Department Food Systems Research Institut/30026 Position Number 00027889 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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