DescriptionAs a Kitchen Receiver at W Edinburgh you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient receipt inspection and storage of all food and kitchenrelated deliveries. You will play a critical role in maintaining quality consistency and organisation in the kitchen by managing stock levels and ensuring all ingredients meet our high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving Deliveries: Check and verify all incoming food and kitchen supplies against purchase orders and invoices ensuring accuracy in quantity and quality.
- Quality Control: Inspect all deliveries for freshness quality and adherence to safety and hygiene standards rejecting any items that do not meet requirements.
- Stock Management: Organise and store food products correctly following FIFO (FirstInFirstOut) principles to minimise waste and ensure freshness.
- Food Safety Compliance: Maintain HACCP records and ensure all storage areas meet food safety regulations.
- Inventory Control & Ordering: Assist in stocktaking ensuring accurate recordkeeping of all ingredients and supplies. Training will be provided for those unfamiliar with placing orders.
- Communication: Work closely with the kitchen team suppliers and purchasing department to ensure seamless stock replenishment and resolve any discrepancies.
- Equipment & Area Maintenance: Keep all receiving and storage areas clean organised and compliant with W Edinburghs hygiene and safety policies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a hospitality or foodservice environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards HACCP and stock management.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Basic computer literacy for inventory and reporting purposes (training available for those with limited experience in this area).
- Ability to lift and carry heavy items as needed.
- Flexible working hours available to suit individual needs.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of the W Edinburgh culinary team known for its innovation and high standards.
- Career growth and training opportunities within a globally recognised brand.
- A dynamic and energetic work environment.
- Full training provided including order placement and inventory management.
If you are detailoriented passionate about food quality and thrive in a fastpaced kitchen environment wed love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of W Edinburghs exceptional culinary journey.