Catering Food Receiver (Full-Time) - Bronx, NY
5 days ago
New York
Job Description We are a well-established event and catering company based in the Bronx seeking an experienced Catering Food Receiver to join our operations team. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy, quality, and proper handling of all food and beverage deliveries that support our events. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with at least 2 years of receiving or warehouse experience in a food service, catering, or hospitality environment. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a professional culinary and events team. Food Handler or ServSafe certification is a plus, but not required. Key Responsibilities Receiving & Inspection • Receive and inspect all incoming food, beverage, and supply deliveries, • Verify deliveries against purchase orders and invoices for accuracy, • Check product quality, quantities, and specifications, • Identify and report discrepancies, damaged goods, or incorrect items, • Properly store items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas, • Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) standards, • Assist with weekly inventory counts, • Safely move deliveries using hand trucks or carts, • Transport products to designated storage areas promptly, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving and storage area, • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling guidelines, • Support facility upkeep and operational needs as required (may include light maintenance tasks) Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of experience in receiving, warehouse, catering, or food service operations, • Experience handling food products and inventory management, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Ability to lift and move deliveries and work in storage environments (including refrigerators/freezers), • Reliable, punctual, and professional, • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset, • Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, • Consistent attendance and strong work ethic, • Must adhere to company uniform and safety standards If you are a dependable and experienced food receiver who takes pride in organization and accuracy, we would love to hear from you.