Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and Inventory Control
- Receives and inspects all incoming deliveries to ensure quality, accuracy, and proper documentation.
- Verifies quantities received against vendor invoices and purchase orders.
- Reports discrepancies, damaged goods, or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Stores products in designated areas to maintain organization and product integrity.
- Labels all products with the received date and ensures proper documentation.
Stock Rotation and Food Safety
- Rotates stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Ensures proper storage of poultry, seafood, produce, and other perishable items to prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitors storage conditions to ensure food safety standards are maintained.
Order Guide and Purchasing Support
- Maintains managed order guides to ensure items, pack sizes, and pricing remain accurate.
- Communicates price changes or discontinued items to culinary leadership.
- Assists with placing routine supply orders as directed.
Storage Area Maintenance
- Maintains all culinary storage areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
- Cleans and sanitizes dry goods storerooms, walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, liquor storage areas, and catering storage areas.
- Ensures products are stored safely and efficiently.
Inventory Tracking
- Maintains records of stock levels to support accurate purchasing and appropriate inventory levels.
- Conducts regular physical inventory counts using prescribed forms or inventory systems.
- Reports inventory shortages, overstock conditions, or product concerns.
Vendor Communication
- Assists with routine communication with vendors regarding deliveries, shortages, substitutions, or product concerns.
- Supports maintaining positive vendor relationships through accurate receiving practices and timely communication.
Additional Duties
- Supports culinary leadership with other operational tasks as needed.
- Assists with special events, large deliveries, or operational needs.
- Assists with organizing and maintaining all kitchen documentation and ensuring it is properly stored.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1–3 years’ experience in hospitality, food service, warehouse, purchasing, or inventory roles preferred.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to read invoices, order guides, and basic inventory documentation.
- Basic computer skills preferred, including inventory or purchasing systems.
- Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to communicate effectively, including reading, writing, and speaking as necessary to perform essential job duties, communicate with residents and team members, and respond to emergency situations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move through kitchen and dining areas frequently.
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Exposure to kitchen heat, cleaning agents, and food allergens.
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments such as walk-in coolers and freezers.
Compensation and Benefits:
Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $27.88 to $32.69 per hour. This range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, external non-profit market data, and business considerations.
We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Eligible team members are offered comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
- Healthy Meals: Subsidized organic, nutritious meals available daily.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.
We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation.