Receiving Clerk

at  Rochester Institute of Technology

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years in high volume receiving/stock room environment or equivalent combination of work and experience
• Serve Safe certified or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong work ethic and ability to lift 50-75lb boxes on a regular basis
• Must prioritize the order of work in order to protect the integrity of the food
• Basic knowledge of food handling to safeguard the received foods
• Able to work as a team member taking direction from multiple supervisors and co-workers as well as able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE DESCRIPTION

About RIT Dining
RIT Dining supports all meal plans both on campus and at select off campus locations. We are looking for a high energy team member that enjoys working in a busy environment serving customers. The successful candidate will need to be able to work with a diverse student work force which may include of deaf / hard of hearing, and internationals students. Hours would change for breaks, intersession and summer semester. This position may support serving from 1500 to over 3000 customers (faculty, staff and students) in any one location on a daily basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years in high volume receiving/stock room environment or equivalent combination of work and experience
• Serve Safe certified or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong work ethic and ability to lift 50-75lb boxes on a regular basis
• Must prioritize the order of work in order to protect the integrity of the food
• Basic knowledge of food handling to safeguard the received foods
• Able to work as a team member taking direction from multiple supervisors and co-workers as well as able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to all customers and co-workers to provide excellent service in a friendly, sincere and courteous manner.
• Receive all food and associated products for Gracies and Beanz; checking for good quality and ensuring that it matches invoices.
• Thorough knowledge of proper food handling with emphasis on proper food storage practices.
• Keep good records of invoice and communication with management team of any changes to the order/delivery.
• Put away products in appropriate coolers, freezers and dry storage’s following RIT’s standards and procedures.
• Maintain all coolers, freezers and storage areas clean, organized and all products off the floor. Maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of the facilities and equipment
• Help all staff with the locating of items and notifying them when items are received.
• Assist in food production when needed
• Assist with the counting of inventory as directed
• May be required to go to other units on campus or to vendors off campus to pick up ingredients or necessary products, equipment etc.
• Assist in any areas or projects as requested by management.
• Attend meetings, seminars, training sessions and serve on committees as requested or required by manager.
• Report to work on time, adhere to break policies and wear proper uniform.
• Adhere to and follow precautionary measures as they relate to safety in the workplace