Culinary Receiving & Inventory Clerk

FellowshipLIFE Inc; Freehold Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FellowshipLIFE is seeking a Receiving Clerk (Full-Time) at Applewood Village in Freehold, NJ. You will manage receiving, inspecting, storing, and distributing food and supplies for Culinary Services, ensuring FIFO, proper temperatures, and accurate records.

Reports to the Executive Chef; responsibilities include helping with meal service when needed, maintaining inventory, and following health and safety standards across Independent Living and Assisted Living dining operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in receiving, inventory control, food service, culinary operations, or warehouse functions preferred.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries from vendors for quality, quantity, and accuracy against invoices.
• Assess product quality and document food temperatures upon receipt to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Store products appropriately to meet all state and local health department regulations.
• Label and date all received products according to regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Monitor and record refrigeration and freezer temperatures daily and report concerns promptly.
• Pull and prepare products from freezer inventory daily for thawing according to production schedules and cycle menus.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure proper stock rotation using FIFO practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and order milk and related products for both Independent Living and Assisted Living kitchens.
• Assist chefs and cooks with meal service, including serving on the hot line during dinner service when staffing needs require.
• Maintain accurate receiving, temperature, and inventory records.
• Follow all sanitation, food safety, infection prevention, and workplace safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FellowshipLIFE is seeking a Receiving Clerk (Full-Time) at Applewood Village in Freehold, NJ. You will manage receiving, inspecting, storing, and distributing food and supplies for Culinary Services, ensuring FIFO, proper temperatures, and accurate records.

Reports to the Executive Chef; responsibilities include helping with meal service when needed, maintaining inventory, and following health and safety standards across Independent Living and Assisted Living dining operations.