Receiver - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiver is responsible for receiving, unloading, and sorting deliveries from vehicles or containers. The role verifies the quantity and quality of received items and moves them from the shipping and receiving platform to the stockroom or appropriate department. The Receiver may operate equipment such as forklifts and maintains the receiving platform. The position involves courteous interaction with team members and supervisors to support gracious hospitality. The Receiver manages incoming orders, follows purchase-order specifications and receiving procedures, maintains clean and sanitary receiving and kitchen areas, communicates product needs to purchasers and chefs, and assists with inventory. The role also includes setting up the receiving station, reviewing daily purchase orders, completing assigned opening and closing duties, reporting damaged or broken equipment, and participating in applicable meetings and training. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The position requires the ability to communicate in writing and verbally, move quickly, lift and push up to 75 pounds, and stand for extended periods. Work may take place in office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, or restaurant environments, with exposure to varying noise and crowd levels, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials. Extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required. The Receiver is expected to maintain a professional appearance, work effectively with others, maintain confidentiality, and function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. Tao Group Hospitality provides in-venue receiver training.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous receiver or stocker experience, or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Experience as a receiver in a high-volume operation.
Knowledge of food products.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of team members.
Manage incoming orders quickly and efficiently.
Follow purchase-order specifications accurately.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in receiving areas, the kitchen, and the venue.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers.
Follow receiving procedures and company standards; maintain general knowledge of the venue.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to purchasers and chefs.
Assist with inventory.
Set up the receiving station and perform assigned opening and closing procedures, including reviewing daily purchase orders and keeping receiving areas clean, orderly, and sanitized.
Report breakage and damage to equipment or furniture to management immediately.
Attend and participate in applicable daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn from and share knowledge with team members, leading by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Provide help and support to fellow team members.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Receive, unload, sort, verify, and move or deliver incoming items to the stockroom or designated departments.
Operate shipping and receiving equipment, such as forklifts, when needed.
Maintain the appearance of the shipping and receiving platform.