Receiving Clerk, Dining

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Sewanee, TN

Job Type

Staff Full-Time

Job Number

Division

Finance & Treasurer

Department

Business Services - Sewanee Dining - McClurg

Opening Date

11/14/2025

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Responsible for the receipt, movement, proper storage, and organization of all products (food and non-food) for Sewanee Dining. This individual will maintain all storage areas, ensuring each area is cleaned regularly and all products are stored according to HACCP guidelines. At a minimum, this individual will conduct a monthly inventory. They will assist the Executive Chef/Procurement Coordinator in placing orders with all vendors and check in products for wholesomeness, ensuring that received products match orders and are at the proper temperatures and within date ranges. This position will also assist the Kitchen/Production Manager with the location and organization of products for each station or department (e.g., homeline, catering, salad bar, or grill).

This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only the general direction and scope of the work to be accomplished are discussed with the supervisor.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band; NE4
• Full-Time
• Periodic scheduled shutdowns
• Evening and weekend work required

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to work consistently and on time; regular attendance is required, and all hours must be accurately recorded in the University's electronic timekeeping system.
• Assist the Executive Chef/Procurement Coordinator with ordering and receiving products from vendors.
• Notify management of stock issues and maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring delivered items match invoices.
• Ensure all products are received within proper temperature ranges and that vendor trucks are clean.
• Maintain all storage areas by cleaning regularly and following HACCP guidelines, including the basement CO2 tank and grease trap.
• Rotate products using First In First Out (FIFO) procedures and ensure products are stored by "use by date" to maximize quality and minimize waste.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized; ensure the same items are stored together and that the receiving dock is organized.
• Operate all equipment safely and maintain labor-saving devices in working order.
• Develop a safe work environment and culture to limit staff injuries while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Oversee other storeroom personnel, assist production staff with necessary products, and help with special events as needed.
• Take and record monthly inventory, ensuring proper management of waste and recycling.
• Ensure compliance with University and Departmental policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Judgement Required:

Performance of the essential duties of this position is dependent upon independent ingenuity and developmental efforts.

Machines & Equipment Used:

Equipment in an institutional food warehouse: manual pallet jacks, electrical pallet jacks, dock levelers, delivery trucks, floor machines, mobile shelving, freezers, and refrigeration

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

2 years of food service or customer service experience

Job-Related Skills:

Time management skills

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid TN driver's license

Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

Related personnel information

Working Environment:

• High volume storeroom and loading docks that can have extremes of temperature with possible rain, snow, or sleet.
• Will work for long periods of time in walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Will work in and around delivery trucks in extreme weather.
• Must be able to lift objects that weigh 75lb or more with assistance.
• There will be a great deal of bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time,
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time,
• Must be able to push and/or pull objects,
• Must be able to lift between pounds (Heavy work),
• Must be able to carry between pounds (Heavy work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

• Dining Hall Closures:

• The dining hall periodically closes for scheduled shutdowns. Employees are expected to follow any modified schedules or assignments during these periods.

• Attendance and Time Tracking:

• Regular attendance is required, and all hours must be accurately recorded in the University's electronic timekeeping system.

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The University of the South, familiarly known as "Sewanee," is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Employer

University of the South

Address

735 University Avenue

Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Phone

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