Storekeeper

Job Purpose

To efficiently handle, record, and monitor all incoming and outgoing materials (food and non-food items) for catering operations. The Storekeeper ensures correct storage, stock rotation, hygiene, and documentation in compliance with HACCP and company procedures to support uninterrupted kitchen and catering site operations.

• Receiving & Inspection: Receive food and non-food deliveries and verify quantities, expiry dates, and quality against purchase orders.
• Recordkeeping & Discrepancies: Report discrepancies or damaged goods immediately to the Store Manager or Procurement Team.
• Delivery Documentation: Ensure all deliveries are recorded and signed off properly with delivery notes and invoices.
• Storage & Organization: Arrange and store materials in the appropriate areas (dry, chilled, frozen).
• Inventory Principles: Follow FIFO (First In First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principles to minimize wastage.
• Labeling & Handling: Ensure all items are labeled, dated, and stacked correctly to prevent damage or contamination.
• Stock Issuance & Control: Issue food and consumables to kitchen and service areas based on approved requisitions.
• Stock Movement & Reconciliation: Record every issue and maintain daily stock movement logs.
• Par Stock & Reordering: Keep par stock levels and inform the Store Manager about reordering requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date stock cards or ERP entries for all items.
• Inventory Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly inventory reports as required.
• Stock Counts: Support in periodic stock counts and reconciliation with system records.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all store areas as per HACCP / ISO 22000 requirements.
• Temperature Monitoring: Monitor temperature logs of cold rooms and freezers daily.
• Procedures: Follow pest control, waste disposal, and cleaning schedules.
• Coordination & Teamwork: Coordinate with kitchen, procurement, and logistics teams for smooth material flow.
• Operational Support: Assist in loading/unloading vehicles and verify delivery accuracy.
• Audits: Cooperate with auditors and inspectors during internal or external audits.

• Inventory Control: Ability to maintain accurate stock levels and manage stock cards or digital inventory systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP / Food Safety Standards: Understanding of safe food handling, segregation, and temperature monitoring.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precise checking of quantities, expiry dates, and product quality.
• ERP / System Literacy: Familiar with data entry in ERP or warehouse management systems (SAP, Oracle, or manual Excel).
• Organization & Time Management: Efficiently manages multiple storage areas and issues without delays.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of handling lifting, organizing, and movement of goods in warehouse conditions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear communication with chefs, suppliers, and logistics personnel.
• Basic Numeracy & Documentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to calculate stock levels, consumption, and maintain accurate records.