Dining Operations Assistant

$34,320 - $51,480/Yr

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Dining Operations Assistant position at the University of Arizona is primarily focused on supporting dining locations through data entry, inventory management, and vendor coordination. The role requires analytical skills to assist with spreadsheet reports and invoice entries using food management systems. The ideal candidate will help maintain inventory in convenience stores and ensure supply chain efficiency while monitoring pricing trends and inventory fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices accurately into FoodPro, the Food Management system.
• Maintain and update item numbers for C-Store products, including pack size and pricing adjustments.
• Verify vendor approvals for ordering units to maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Review all C-Store invoices for accuracy, ensuring pricing consistency.
• Track and report on pricing trends and inventory fluctuations to ensure competitiveness.
• Identify supply chain disruptions and recommend alternatives to leadership.
• Monitor inventory reports from C-Stores to identify pricing drifts and trends in product movement.
• Utilize FoodPro to pull and analyze reports, importing data into Excel for further evaluation.
• Conduct market basket comparisons to assess competitive pricing and identify opportunities for price adjustments.
• Create and maintain shelf labels with item pricing, SKU numbers, and shelf pricing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in database systems and Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal forms.
• Knowledge of convenience/grocery stores.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with retail inventory.
• Retail purchasing experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance