Receiver

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Company: Casa Madera

Where The Sand Meets The Sea…When you first step into Casa Madera, you immediately recognize something inherently inviting. Time slows as you dip into a warm, immersive experience that revolves around the ubiquitous tradition of celebrating each meal. You’ll gather around tables that are home to chef-driven selections that draw from the rich culinary traditions of Mexican coastal cuisine refined by French technique and Japanese precision.
Casa Madera is a high-energy, fine-dining concept from hospitality group Noble 33, located in both West Hollywood and Toronto.

The Receiver / Lead Steward position will receive all incoming orders to property including food, beverage, and all other miscellaneous products.

Duties and Functions:

• Ensure all deliveries are picked up by and delivered to proper department representatives.
• Verify, count and sign packing slips, match with invoices and codes for accounting and participate in inventory counts
• Communicate shorts and overages on invoices to the purchasing managers.
• Responsible for organization and sanitation of receiving areas and storage rooms including rotating all food deliveries appropriate to ensure freshness.
• Maintain acceptable inventory levels and ensure profitability by minimizing dead stock items.
• Label, date, store & rotate all food and beverage to avoid spoilage and control waste while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain storage spaces for equipment and for china, glassware and silverware (CGS).
• Receive and organize all equipment and CGS deliveries making sure all items are stored correctly.
• Lead and supervise the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards of sanitation/ cleaning are followed
• Supervise and maintain the sanitation of kitchen equipment and other areas assigned
• Be fully aware of MSDS book and chemicals labels
• Train all Kitchen Stewards: proper usage of chemicals, cleaning equipment, etc
• Ensure the Kitchen team has all required dishes and silverware, and guests have clean dishes
• Follow department policies, procedures, and service standards
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years previous experience in a receiving position in the food and beverage environment
• Posses a diligent work ethic
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume atmosphere and ability to multi-task and perform calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Good verbal, written, communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to accept and follow directions
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
• Posses a diligent work ethic
• Must have open availability including working weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts and lift up to 45 lbs

Physical Requirements

• A significant portion of the work day requires walking and standing.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

We offer opportunities for growth and development. We pride ourselves on our fast-paced culture supported by leaders who propel you to your full potential. If you want to join our dynamic team, we invite you to apply!