Receiver

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company you will be responsible for receiving, inspecting quality and temperature (if needed) for all products that are delivered to our kitchen. This position is responsible for putting all orders away in their respective department.

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

• Rotates stock of food and beverage using FIFO guidelines in all storage areas
• Accurately inspects all food, beverage, supplies and equipment. Communicates any mis-picks, substitutions, and shortages in a timely manner
• Ensures product is marked with correct date of service and correct department in which the item(s) will be used
• Transports item(s) to appropriate storage areas in a safe, orderly, and timely manner
• Tasked with maintaining cleanliness and organization of all receiving and storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas
• Adheres to industry accepted safe food handling guidelines
• Ensures items and goods received are safe and secure from loss
• Maintains a safe work area
• Completes general cleaning duties such as floor care, and minor equipment maintenance as needed
• Stocks shelves of refrigerators and freezer areas
• Conducts weekly physical inventory and reports to purchaser
• Drives to off-site campuses as needed
• Walk-In Refrigerator and Freezer organization should be performed twice daily. Once upon arrival to the campus, and again after deliveries have been received.
• Product should be consolidated early in the day including discarding unnecessary cardboard, re-labeling/re-stickering, etc.
• Sweeping and Mopping storage area floors should be done at the end of the workday.
• FTE Chefs will request assistance with inventory management tasks, including but not limited to disposables, chemicals, par-list items, and alcohol.
• The Receiving Manager will identify shelves to be broken down and run through the dish machine daily.

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Mid-level culinary knowledge
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical and decision-making skills
• Manage relationships with local and regional suppliers
• Ability to work under strict deadlines with a high sense of urgency
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the workplace
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment preferred but not required

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen and office environment
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta
• Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and/or regular COVID-19 testing.

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment

• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Able to work ten hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture and temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $19 - $22