Receiving Associate - CookUnity
Chicago, IL
About the Job
CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.
By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.
Who we are
CookUnity is the first ever chef-to-consumer platform. Connecting a diverse group of talented chefs with busy food lovers, we're elevating the at-home dining experience.
We are growing rapidly and looking for hard-working, passionate team members that will help us become more efficient, faster, and reliable to our customers.
We are always learning and growing – if this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we'd love to hear from you
The Role:
The Receiving Associate performs activities associated with preparing orders for our eaters. You will be responsible for picking and packing orders and ensuring the timely completion of orders to our delivery drivers.
Tasks:
Stocking: Storing and stocking products on shelves, pallets, bins, racks, cooler, freezers, and refrigerators with proper FIFO rotation
Picking product to fulfill orders
Loading and unloading: Moving heavy products to and from storage areas, such as trucks, shelves, or vehicles
Organizing: Keeping the work area clean and organized, and disposing of trash
Inventory: Using inventory software to track and log products as they are received and then taken out for order fulfillment
Customer service: Helping Chefs and kitchen staff find merchandise and providing them with information
Displays: Organizing product on racks, shelves and pallets to ensure Kitchen staff have access to the merchandise they are looking for
Labeling: Adding price tags to items and assigning items with marking codes, prices, and stock numbers. Proper labeling of Lot numbers and expiration dates.
Keep up with the movement of merchandise in the store and warehouse
Weekly counting of assigned inventory
Managing disposal of compost and trash properly
Keep the warehouse and cooler, freezer and all areas clean following Food Safety Standards.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- You are eligible to work in the U.S.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
- Must be familiar with FIFO and food safety regulations
- You are reliable: punctual and regular attendance is required — changing the way the world eats and chef work takes heart and discipline!
- Ability to operate a pallet jack is helpful but not required
- Experience working in a food facility is helpful but not required
- Able to stand or walk for 8 hour shifts and carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally may be required to work in a cold refrigerated area kept at 35 degrees
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K
- Opportunities for advancement
- Full-time, Part-time, and Overnight positions available
Compensation
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
If you're interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.