Kitchen Porter 1

Foodlink Inc • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $18

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager the Kitchen Porter I [KPI] is responsible for the proper receipt and storage of all kitchen inventory. The KPI must work collaboratively with Distribution Center Staff when receiving kitchen inventory. In addition to receiving and inventory duties the KPI will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe and sanitary work areas for the kitchen including, warehouse space, storage space, loading docks, coolers and freezers and other areas as directed. The KPI will work collaboratively with the Kitchen Porter II position to ensure all sanitation needs are being met within the kitchen department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of warehousing, manufacturing line, and or inventory experience.
• Experience with warehouse equipment; pallet jack, forklift, etc.
• Working knowledge of warehouse safety standards
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Capable of standing and walking for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
• Commitment to adhering to safety regulations and ensuring a safe work environment
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Spanish helpful

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience a plus
• ServeSafe certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Receives all in-coming orders including dry, frozen, produce, dairy, protein, paper and chemicals.
• Stores all items properly and rotates inventory according to the FIFO method.
• Coordinates receiving with Distribution Center staff to confirm orders at central staging area and move them into kitchen inventory.
• Checks all orders for food safety and records food temperatures in the receiving log.
• Checks orders for any possible contamination and reports issues immediately.
• Pulls any broken or damaged product and records information on waste report log.
• Through the requisition process pulls inventory for production including, refrigerator, VAP, snack and breakfast and cold meal production.
• Assists in storing inventory properly and staging product for next day and/or delivery.
• Assists in monthly inventory counts for all kitchen products.
• Replenishes paper and chemical supplies throughout the department as needed including food handling gloves, hairnets, hand soap, alcohol prep pads and cleaning chemicals.
• Report inventory order needs to production manager in a timely fashion.
• Assists in staging out-going orders for VAP and meal production as directed.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary warehouse, storage and loading dock areas
• Removes all loose pallets from loading and warehouse areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors in these areas on a regular basis.
• Ensures that all product in all areas is stored off the floor and off white sanitation lines.
• Assists with the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and reports any maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Follows all sanitary and safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and Foodlink policy.
• Completes daily checklists, including equipment temperature logs, receiving logs, cleaning and maintenance checklist.
• Assist Kitchen Porter II with dishwashing and sanitation efforts as needed.
• All other tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

• Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars.
• In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED