Receiving and Stock Associate

Overview

Position:
Receiving and Stock Associate (Receiver / Mail Clerk) – Culinary Services

Location:

Dedham

About the role:

The Receiver / Mail Clerk is a member of the Culinary Services team. Accept and stock daily food and beverage products, and non-food products. Maintain (stock, rotate stock, and clean) the general storeroom, walk-in coolers, and main kitchen freezer in accordance with general stocking practices and serve safe requirements, to ensure wholesome, quality food and beverage. Issue requisitions and deliver food, beverage, and non-food products to departments in accordance with requisition policies and procedures.

Assist the supervisor in purchasing all food and beverage related inventories. Work with the Supervisor of Purchasing and the Receiving Supervisor of Central Stores to pick up and deliver packages and mail across Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL) communities.

• Department: Culinary Services
• Location: Dedham
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level

• Distribute packages of vendor deliveries (UPS, Amazon, Laser Ship, Fed Ex and USPS) throughout AL and IL communities Monday through Friday.
• Maintain records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information.
• Sort incoming resident and department mail, including notices and memoranda, and deliver to both AL and IL residents and departments.
• Pick up residents’ and employees’ package returns from front desk and deliver to Central Stores.
• Work with Manager of Purchasing, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to issue requisitions for groceries, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, and produce in a timely manner.
• Work with food service coordinators regarding the issuing of household stock requisitions.
• In the absence of the purchasing clerk, work closely with outlet managers and healthcare food coordinators to order coffee, tea, paper goods, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages for daily operations and special functions.
• Maintain (stock, rotate stock, and clean) the general storeroom, walk-in coolers, and main kitchen freezer in accordance with general stocking practices and serve safe requirements, to ensure wholesome, quality food and beverage.
• Manage the receiving and placement of products in assigned storeroom locations in an organized manner.
• Participate in purchasing team meetings.
• Perform general tasks using standard cleaning products to adhere to health department standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by purchasing or for special guest requests.

• Safety: PPE may be required; PPE will be provided. Report defective or damaged PPE or equipment to your supervisor.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Some work experience in related field preferred.
• Communication: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to complete forms and communicate with co-workers and suppliers.
• Skills: Ability to operate an iPad, copier, fax, telephone and basic computer functions.

• New bridge on the Charles operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position requires scheduling flexibility, including potential weekend shifts.
• Remote type:
  On-site
• Hebrew Senior Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.