Receiver - AVA Coconut Grove (Fall 2025) (W/M)

Offer description

The Receiver is responsible for overseeing all incoming deliveries, ensuring all food, beverage, and OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment) products meet the restaurant’s strict quality and safety standards. This role is critical in upholding product integrity, maintaining organized and sanitary storage, and supporting compliance with HACCP and local health regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Product Inspection

• Inspect all incoming deliveries for quality, ripeness, freshness, and specification compliance, including produce, seafood, meats, dry goods, and OS&E items.
• Confirm consistency in size, weight, and standards per vendor agreements and internal specifications.

Receiving Protocols

• Conduct thorough checks of delivery trucks to verify cleanliness and proper transport conditions.
• Measure and document temperatures of all perishable goods upon arrival in line with HACCP requirements.
• Match received items against purchase orders and report any discrepancies or damages immediately.

OS&E Receiving

• Understand and process palletized purchase orders, including breaking down pallets for individual items.
• Follow location-specific disposal procedures for packaging materials and shipping waste.
• Ensure OS&E products are stored in appropriate areas, clearly labeled, and easily accessible.

Storage & Organization

• Efficiently rotate and organize stock in walk-ins, freezers, and dry storage following FIFO (First In, First Out) standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and order across all storage zones, complying with DOH and food safety regulations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all receiving documentation, including daily logs, temperature tracking, and incident reports.
• Assist with regular inventory counts and participate in supplier audits and internal quality reviews.
• Uphold all standards outlined in HACCP protocols, health department guidelines, and internal SOPs.