Warehouse Assistant - Receiver
13 days ago
London
At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy — but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Our Central Production Unit on Holloway Road is the team that keeps every Ottolenghi venue running smoothly. It's a hands-on, people-first environment, and some roles may involve travel to our sites. What You’ll Do • Receive and manage deliveries for all departments across the CPU, • Ensure deliveries are directed to the correct department and alert the relevant manager when they arrive, • Check deliveries for damaged ingredients, broken packaging or other quality issues and report these promptly, • Organise and rotate stock using the FIFO (first in, first out) method, • Regularly check best-before dates and highlight any stock concerns, • Assist with warehouse orders and monthly stock takes, bringing any imminent shortages to the attention of the managers, • Prepare daily warehouse orders for our Ottolenghi sites, including bagged products, jars and other items, • Print delivery notes and ensure all orders are clearly labelled for drivers, • Prepare deliveries according to daily store orders, ensuring crate labels are clearly visible, • Count, wrap and prepare packaging according to required pack sizes, • Pack and vacuum-pack dry ingredients for warehouse orders where required, • Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and well organised, including shelves and floors, • Dispose of empty cardboard boxes and unnecessary pallets safely, • Follow all company procedures relating to food safety, allergens, hygiene and workplace health and safety What We’re Looking For • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail, • A positive attitude, strong work ethic and flexible approach, • Good physical strength and stamina, with the ability to work in a hands-on environment, • An understanding of stock management, rotation and the importance of accurate stock levels, • A good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and health & safety, • Mature, confident and resourceful, with the ability to work independently, • Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment, • A reliable team player who is happy to support different departments when needed What You’ll Need • Level 2 Food Safety, • Workplace Health & Safety training, • Basic Fire Safety, • Allergen Awareness What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.
