JOB SUMMARY

The Food Receiver will accurately check, inspect and move all foods, beverages, supplies, and equipment delivered to the receiving areas per established department receiving guidelines. It is essential that the moving of goods to appropriate storage areas be done in a safe, orderly, and timely manner. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rotates stock using FIFO guidelines and maintains all storage areas including refrigerators and freezers in a neat, orderly and sanitary manner 

• Prepares and transports goods to food production and service areas as requisitioned and may stock shelves and service refrigerators and freezers as needed 

• Keeps all receiving areas, storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers organized and sanitary 

• Adheres to industry accepted, safe food handling guidelines 

• Ensures received and stored goods are secure from loss and maintains a safe work area following generally accepted workplace safety rules 

• Conducts weekly physical inventory as part of a team 

• Lifts, carries and moves containers and equipment 

• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion, standing, walking, bending/twisting and balance 

• Standing for a minimum of 8 hours a day 

• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility and an essential function of each employee

• Completes general cleaning duties such as floor care, and minor equipment maintenance as needed 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills 

• Must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation 

• Must demonstrate ability to work with a sense of urgency 

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills 

• Must demonstrate excellent multi-tasking skills 

• Must have experience working in a fast-paced environment 

• Must be able to stand and work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours a day 

• Must be able to lift, push and/or move a minimum of 50lbs 

• Must be able to perform essential job functions while standing, bending, twisting, reaching for extended periods of time with varying temperatures 

• Must have the ability to detect workplace hazards, navigate work areas, follow written directions, and safely operate equipment 

• Must demonstrate basic math skills including food service weights and measures and be able to read and understand receiving lists, packaging labels and vendor invoices 

• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Food Handlers Certification for the duration of employment 

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions will be accepted. Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. DFWP Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company/ our clients and can be changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.