Receiving Clerk - Culinary Inventory & Food Safety

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

Job summary

FellowshipLIFE is seeking a Receiving Clerk (Full-Time) in Freehold, NJ to manage receiving, inspection, storage, and distribution of food and supplies for Culinary Services. You will ensure product quality, proper labeling, and regulatory compliance with health standards while supporting kitchen operations across Living and Assisted Living dining services.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, FIFO inventory, and collaboration with the Executive Chef and vendors; candidate should be

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 First In, First Out (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.

Skills

Receiving

Inventory control

Food service

Culinary operations

Warehouse functions

Basic computer

Recordkeeping

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FellowshipLIFE is seeking a Receiving Clerk (Full-Time) in Freehold, NJ to manage receiving, inspection, storage, and distribution of food and supplies for Culinary Services. You will ensure product quality, proper labeling, and regulatory compliance with health standards while supporting kitchen operations across Living and Assisted Living dining services.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, FIFO inventory, and collaboration with the Executive Chef and vendors; candidate should be