Receiving Clerk - Kelber Catering

Position: Receiving Clerk

Company: Kelber Catering at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Part-Time with potential to grow to Full-Time, $22/hour

Come work at an exciting downtown Minneapolis location where the pace is fast, and no two days are alike. We are seeking the right person to join our team.

Preferred candidates will have one to two years of receiving experience, full availability, a proven employment history, strong organizational, mathematical and communication skills with English comprehension. Experience in a food service role is preferred.

Variable part time Monday – Saturday shifts with early morning starts. This position has the potential to grow to full time pending business growth

Employees averaging 30 hours or more per week will be eligible for medical and dental benefits, along with 401K, short- & long-term disability, paid time off.

If you have what we are looking for and you're ready to challenge yourself, then take the steps necessary to join our team and work with a diverse, committed staff.

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
• Forklift certified (training provided if needed)
• Physical abilities: Able to lift 70 pounds and spend entire shifts standing, walking, reaching, lifting, crouching, etc.
• Valid MN driver's license with a good driving record.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Receiving/Warehouse person is co-responsible for the receiving, internal delivery and proper storage of all incoming goods. In addition, the Receiving/Warehouse person will participate & oversee staff in re-stocking coolers & freezers in relation to bar needs, retail/concession needs, & kitchen needs. Taking care of the maintenance & cleanliness of all storage & foodservice dock areas would be a primary concern for the Receiving/Warehouse person when performing daily tasks. An individual in this position will clearly and accurately communicate with KCI staff, MCC staff and vendors on product deliveries and or pick-ups.

PAY AND UNION STATUS: Hourly, Non-union

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive all incoming goods for catering and general purpose needs to include food, paper goods, chemicals, beverage, linens, uniforms, equipment, and supplies. (Co- responsible)
• Assist in the storage of all above mentioned incoming goods in an orderly and appropriate manner as directed, checking & rotating stock--FIRST IN-FIRST OUT on a daily basis. (rotation management)
• Participate & oversee the re-stocking of Bar needs, Retail needs & Kitchen needs.
• Assist in the cleaning of all food/chemical storage rooms, coolers, and freezers as directed on a daily to weekly basis.
• Assist in keeping the dock areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Assist purchasing personnel when needed by driving the company vehicle to run will call deliveries or other errands.
• Assist in taking quarterly inventories.
• Have the physical ability to lift 70 lbs from floor to approximately 4 feet, (with assistance if needed) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs to shoulder height and/or above, with assistance if needed (infrequently).
• Assist all other co-workers in locating product or re-storing unused and leftover products.
• Aid in any department or function as directed, including, but not limited to kitchen food prep & dishing, when business warrants.

PREREQUISITES:

Availability: Available to work variable weekly schedule Monday through Saturday.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses: Valid drivers license with good driving record.

Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified.

Experience: Previous receiving experience with foodservice experience preferred.

Mathematical aptitude required; prefer minimal computer skills.

Good communication skills with English comprehension.

Physical: Refer to the attached Functional Capacities Evaluation for this position.