RECEIVER at Elephante – Santa Monica, California

Job Summary

Ensure quality and consistency of, and properly stores, all deliveries. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Job Activities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all employees.
• Manages all incoming orders in a quick and efficient manner.
• Accurately follow specifications of purchase order.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of receiving areas, the kitchen and the entire venue.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of receiving procedures, following company standard.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates product needs to the purchaser and chefs.
• Properly sets-up receiving station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Review and utilize daily purchase orders.
• Wipes down and keeps receiving areas clean, orderly and sanitized.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Company in-venue Receiver training, and Food Handling certificate.
• Previous receiver/stocking experience preferred.
• Experience as a receiver in a high-volume operation preferred.
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.