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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Food & Beverage Logistics Supervisor to work in the Hospitality Department.

 

The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Objective:

Plan, organize, and supervise logistics (warehouse and cleaning) in the Food & Beverage area to ensure certification processes for Distintivo H, Punto Limpio, and Distintivo M, in accordance with established quality standards, providing first-class service to employees and customers.

Specific duties:

Supervise the cleanliness of all areas

Including the kitchen, dining room, Rincón Mexicano, warehouse, cafeteria, food truck, grocery store, vending machines, transport units, and BBQ area, ensuring compliance with Distintivo H and Punto Limpio guidelines, as indicated by the immediate supervisor.

• Ensure the cleaning and disinfection of Food & Beverage areas, adhering to certification processes.
• Train staff on the proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Supervise the correct completion of cleaning logs and required documentation for certification renewal.
• Update cleaning and warehouse processes.
• Responsible for storing and dosing cleaning chemicals and PPE according to technical data sheets and safety guidelines.
• Oversee the dishwasher machine operation and ensure proper washing processes in collaboration with cooks and assistants, reporting any issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Supervise cleaning supply requisitions to minimize waste and loss.
• Oversee deep-cleaning processes and kitchen grease removal, ensuring grease traps are residue-free and waste is managed according to protocol.
• Supervise storage areas in the dining room and cafeteria, ensuring proper equipment organization.
• Assist with cashier duties at different points of sale (handling cash and card payments).
• Maintain optimal conditions in the dining hall and Rincón Mexicano area.

Coordinate auxiliary service staff to achieve continuous departmental objectives.

 

• Assist in assigning work schedules and logs for weekend shifts, sick leaves, vacation coverage, and holidays
• Organize staff activities to ensure smooth operations according to certification processes.
• Support team members during staff shortages due to vacations or sick leaves.
• Cover weekend and holiday shifts when needed.

Oversee and follow up on preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring timely execution to keep facilities and equipment in optimal condition.

• Report any anomalies in the Food & Beverage area to the immediate supervisor.
• Submit maintenance requests and follow up, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance records are kept in logs.
• Monitor temperature log records for storage and refrigeration units.

Supervise the kitchen warehouse area, ensuring proper processes and seeking improvements.

• Oversee the procurement of raw materials from suppliers via email for various points of sale and track miscellaneous supply orders for the cafeteria.
• Supervise and manage the monthly inventory of warehouse stock, refrigeration, freezing units, and storage areas.
• Ensure supplier requisitions match invoices for payment processing.
• Oversee raw material reception logs in compliance with Distintivo H standards.
• Ensure the proper arrangement of raw materials in storage, refrigeration, and freezing units according to Distintivo H and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) processes.
• Track kitchen equipment or raw material purchase orders, handle requisition forms, and collect supplies from the general warehouse.
• Conduct direct purchases from retailers such as Walmart, SAM’S Club, and the Central de Abastos based on departmental needs.
• Verify that the product catalog is updated with current pricing and product information sheets.
• Operate official company vehicles, maintaining cleanliness and reporting any damage or required maintenance..

Requirements

• The selected candidate must have a degree in  in Gastronomy or a related field
• The selected candidate must have a minimum of  3 years of experience in warehouse management, purchase orders, and inventory control (verifiable).
• The selected candidate must have experience in industrial kitchen cleaning, handling cleaning chemicals, and PPE.
• Personnel management skills.
• English proficiency: B2 – C1.
• Knowledge of Distintivo H implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Point of Sale systems (Infocaja, SoftRest, etc.).
• Availability for rotating shifts and flexible schedules.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements