What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiver II - Food & Nutrition Services | Full-Time | Christiana Hospital - Newark Campus position at Christiana Care Health Systems?
ChristianaCare is seeking a detail-oriented Receiver II to support our Food & Nutrition team at the Newark campus. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and distributing food and supply deliveries while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with safety standards. The Receiver II plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity and supporting daily operations across the department.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and inspect all incoming food, beverage, and supply deliveries for accuracy and quality
- Verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips; resolve discrepancies as needed
- Ensure all items meet safety, sanitation, and storage standards (including temperature checks)
- Label, date, and properly store inventory according to departmental guidelines
- Maintain organized storage areas, including dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers
- Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in, first-out) method
- Enter receipts and inventory data into system (as applicable)
- Communicate with vendors, purchasing, and leadership regarding order issues or shortages
- Assist with inventory counts and support departmental audits
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant receiving area
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of receiving experience in hospital or other food service operation.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
- Knowledge of computer systems (including Word and Excel), purchasing, inventory control and HACCP, OSHA, and Department of Health standards.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
- Ability to examine contents and compare records to verify accuracy of shipments.
- Ability to confer and correspond with representatives to rectify problems.
- Ability to monitor inventories, perform bookkeeping duties and use computerized inventory/bookkeeping
- systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain interactions with department staff and external staff.
- Skill in effectively communicating and conveying information to others.
ChristianaCare Offers:
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 week paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentorship, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
About ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is one of the nation’s leading health systems, serving communities across Delaware and beyond. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for our caregivers.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $20 - $24