Purchasing and Events Coordinator
Discovery Communications
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Discovery, Inc., the new global leader in real life entertainment with powerful brands such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel, is searching for a Purchasing and Events Coordinator in New York, NY to join our Culinary team's Purchasing Department as part of the Food Network Kitchens.
In this very unique role, you'll be assisting and working closely with the Purchasing and Event Manager, to spearhead and support the food flow coming in and out of Food Network Kitchens for a variety of events, projects, shoots, shows, testing, the Food Network Magazine and beyond. You'll find every day is a little different but you'll be working with a variety of individuals from chefs, stewards, and culinary producers, to stylists, editors and more.
It is very important for the individual to be very focused while balancing their work load to complete their tasks daily. Food Network Kitchen’s is a very fast pace atmosphere and the Coordinator has to think fast on their feet with anticipating and using best practices for maintaining everyday issues.
Responsibilities
1. Spearhead and support the food flow coming in and out of Food Network Kitchens for a variety of events, projects, shoots, shows, testing, Food Network Magazine and beyond.
2. Coordinate, source and shop for groceries and equipment while keeping up to date with trends/techniques for these areas and products
3. Coordinate events and maintain monthly budgets for projects
4. Develop kitchen organization and waste management strategies
5. Keep current with industry and food trends as well as culinary research
Something to note:
Although we try to stick to the 8 hour work schedule, sometimes our work extends into evenings, holidays and weekends. Don’t worry though, one of our core values is Work/Life Balance and we totally get that work is only one part of your life.
Requirements
* You have a culinary degree 2 years working in a kitchen environment
* You're able to move heavy boxes up to 50 lbs., as well as navigate the city quickly and efficiently with goods in tote
* You're able to navigate goods in a grocery store or market quickly and efficiently
* You're a creative master at cooking and baking techniques and have strong
* You're capable of identifying all types of food from specialty to regular supermarket, high and low products and you have knowledge of numerous ethnic cuisines and food products.
* You're familiar with Excel and are able to track budgets and products using this tool
* You have that knack at anticipating and accommodating needs, requests and issues
* You shine with a ‘can do’ positive attitude and love collaborating with multiple partners
* You have impeccable organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and make sure to always dot your 'i's and cross your 't's
* You monitor timelines and adjust your work as needed, prioritizing the most important pieces to achieve incredible success.
* You're a multi-tasker and professional who keeps it together and keeps rolling along even when things get tough.
* You have excellent communication and follow-up skills and are capable of working on multiple projects in various stages of production
* You get exhilarated working with talent on a show set and don't mind traveling or standing for longer periods.
Want to Learn More?
Learn more about our company culture and life at Discovery, Inc. at https://corporate.discovery.com/
About Discovery, Inc.
Discovery is the global leader in real life entertainment, serving passionate fans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year across deeply loved content genres.
Available in 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens and services, from linear, free-to-air and pay–TV channels to digital products and streaming services, to social and mobile-first content and formats. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Turbo/Velocity, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe.
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