Receiving Agent at The Omega Institute

Rhinebeck, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Service Oriented, Self-Driven, Motivated

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

NOTE: This is a residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-staff-faq]. Omega Seasonal Staff Experience Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment. * Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause. * Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] classes, trainings, and events. * Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus]. Seasonal Staff Commitment We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission [https://www.eomega.org/about/overview/vision-mission-values-aspirations], and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience. Job Description Receiving Agent: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Receiving Manager. Summary The Omega Kitchen is a large full-scale food production facility. It produces up to 2500 mostly plant-based meals per day as well as a breads and desserts for both the Dining Hall and Café. The Receiving Agent position is created to support the overall infrastructure of a high volume kitchen operation through effective storage and receiving practices, overseeing chemical inventory and cleanliness of kitchen to support a clean and safe environment. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Manage the pot wash chemical inventory and any utility worker present during the shift to maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen. * Maintain the daily receiving log. * Check all orders against the Purchasing Manager’s order to verify correct delivery. * Alert the Purchasing Manager to any discrepancies between order sheets, invoices, and physical deliveries. * Organize and deliver interdepartmental transfers to Omega Café. * Label and store all delivered items in the correct storage spaces following First In, First Out (FIFO) rule. * Maintain proper stock rotation. * Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all inventory, storage areas and yard. * Provide support to other kitchen stations as needed (including pot wash and prep). * Complete daily ordering and inventory tasks with the support of Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Purchasing Manager. * Provide feedback to streamline ordering, receiving and proper stock rotation. * Maintain communication and organize pickup and delivery of compost bins, recycling, cardboard, linens and garbage with support of Purchasing Manager. * Work with or around knives, equipment, moving blades, open stovetop flames, hot ovens, steam and oil. * Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Work Details * This position functions in Omega's Dining Hall/Kitchen on the Omega Campus. * This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events. Physical Requirements * Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50 pounds for various needs. * Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. * Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions. * Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary. * Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. * Ability to observe details at close range. Required Experience/Qualities * Highly motivated, self-driven individual with a willingness to attend to multiple tasks independently. * Strong organizational skills. * Timely, reliable and service oriented individual. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Team player. * Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Compensation Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes: * Wage * Indoor housing [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-housing-tenting] * Three delicious meals [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus/meals] per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall * Access to Omega’s staff benefits [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. ---------------------------------------- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement. [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement] Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Receiving Agent supports the kitchen operation by managing chemical inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and overseeing the receiving of food deliveries. They also assist with stock rotation and interdepartmental transfers.