Warehouse Associate - DUKE University

Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive food & beverage partner to DUKE University Athletics. We provide elevated hospitality offerings, catered events, concessions to all athletic events and operate the Student Athlete’s Training Table.

We are looking for multiple Warehouse Associates to receive, sort, and organize incoming orders, equipment, and product. This position is responsible for assisting the moving and organization of product to maximize kitchen efficiency for each event. The Warehouse Team will work with the Chefs and Operations Team to organize and identify items, prepare kitchen distribution, double check inventories, and help distribute product for event days.

• Assist with the receiving of shipments, monitoring inventory, and sorting product
• Check product in by comparing shipment to order invoice
• Organize invoices and assist with the PO process
• Help organize large deliveries multiple times per day
• Organize the prepared food storage trucks
• Operate food-service equipment in a safe manner
• Stores, labels, and dates all food items in accordance with health code and the Culinary Team’s instructions
• Receiving Finished Product from Kitchen, safely storing in compliance with Proof and Health Department procedures, inventorying each item to meet production numbers
• Pull and organize locations stock in accordance with Culinary pull sheets, communicating shorts to Culinary lead
• Plan to fill shorts and or day of menu items and execute distribution of items to locations
• Clearing Storage Locations post-event, inventorying excess product, separating returns from donations
• Cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the walk-in coolers and freezers, loading dock area, and dry storage
• Works with Culinary team to line up donation company for post-event, oversees process and communication

• Experience in a high volume food distribution role is needed; work in stadiums, arenas, concerts, and large‑scale event centers are comparable to this role
• Serv Safe certified is preferred
• Familiarity of invoices and managing inventory
• Comfortable commuting to Durham, NC
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and proactively
• Knowledge of best food safety practices
• Strong organization and communication skills

• Business Acumen
  - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication
  - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win‑win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity
  - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security
  - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork
  - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication
  - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative
  - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate…