Catering Goods Receiver - Early Morning Shift

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Goods Receiver in London. You will check deliveries, rotate stock, and store items across multiple areas to support our kitchens. This role requires practical, detail-driven work and basic computer use.

Reporting to the Head Goods Receiver, you will help ensure temperature-controlled storage, traceability and smooth daily operations while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in goods receiving, stock handling or similar role.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, safe handling, temperature control and storage.
• Knowledge of stock rotation, date labelling and traceability.
• Strong attention to detail when checking deliveries and discrepancies.
• Good computer skills for admin and records.
• Ability to organise deliveries between loading bays, floors and storage areas.
• Good communication, patience and flexible approach.
• Willingness to work early shift.
• Ability to undertake physical requirements safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive food deliveries and check items against orders for correct products and quantities.
• Check quality, packaging, use-by dates and temperatures; report issues.
• Move deliveries to cages and distribute stock across floors and storage areas.
• Unload and store goods in correct locations; maintain correct temperatures.
• Label products and rotate stock, ensuring traceability.
• Separate raw meat, ready-to-eat foods and allergen items to prevent cross-contamination.
• Complete delivery records and temperature logs using computer systems.
• Report shortages, discrepancies and rejected products; arrange credit notes.
• Keep loading bays and storage areas clean, safe and accessible.
• Collaborate with Head Goods Receiver and teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Goods receiving

Stock handling

Food storage

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Delivery organisation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Goods Receiver in London. You will check deliveries, rotate stock, and store items across multiple areas to support our kitchens. This role requires practical, detail-driven work and basic computer use.

Reporting to the Head Goods Receiver, you will help ensure temperature-controlled storage, traceability and smooth daily operations while maintaining safety standards.