Receiving Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing product shipments. They are responsible for organizing walk-in refrigerators and performing food inventories, working as a part of the culinary and dispatch teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Receive produce deliveries and check order for completeness upon arrival, assuring no damaged or subpar items are accepted
• Inventory coolers and supplies daily and write produce orders as needed
• Provide accurate counts and locations of incoming goods
• Compare packing lists to company purchase orders to ensure that the products in each delivery match the list
• Ensure all food storage areas are in a safe and sanitary condition. This includes shelving and floors in walk-in coolers, freezers, and dry goods storage areas
• Update product inventory as new items are received
• Ensure assigned equipment is maintained to safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure quality, freshness, selection, and adequate quantity to meet business needs
• In the absence of the Purchasing Manager, prepare accurate and detailed Kitchen Purchase Orders for chemicals, food, beverages, equipment, and cleaning supplies
• Transport food to the assigned storage area, following all sanitation requirements
• Notes shortages and non-optimal product conditions and notifies supervisor
• Assists the Kitchen Purchasing Manager with accurate end of the month inventories
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is desired
• Previous kitchen receiving experience and product knowledge preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and emails
• Experience in Microsoft suite specifically excel is required
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively email or correspond information to Purchasing Manager
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematical skills
• Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements is required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere and have a positive attitude is needed
• Ability to take directions and work in a team environment
• Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform the duties of the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand most of the shift. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Any object weighing more than 50 pounds will require assistance.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as well as the artic temperatures inside the walking ice boxes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.