Receiving Supervisor

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

401K benefits

Medical insurance

Career development

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Receiving Supervisor to lead a fast-paced receiving team in our hospitality operations.

You will verify inbound merchandise, ensure quality, maintain traceability, and enforce HACCP and FIFO in dry storage and cold spaces. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities to develop professionally within a global gourmet entertainment company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in food industry receiving, storage, and merchandise handling.
• Ability to lift, stand, and work long hours.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Verify all received merchandise against invoices, purchase orders (POs), and bills of lading (BOLs).
• Ensure all required receiving paperwork is complete and that products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain full traceability by assigning internal Julian lot numbers to all inbound edible and ready-to-eat ingredients.
• Break down received cases and label every individual component with the appropriate Julian/internal lot code.
• Store products using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures in all storage areas.
• Properly organize inventory in dry storage, freezers, and designated coolers for meat (Halal and Non-Halal), fish, and produce.
• Lead and supervise the receiving team while maintaining accurate records of all incoming goods.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and compliance with company quality specifications.
• Distribute merchandise internally according to food safety and storage requirements, ensuring all meat and fish deliveries are weighed.
• Follow HACCP and all food safety standards, including FIFO, date marking, proper storage, and completion of receiving documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food industry experience

Inventory management

HACCP knowledge

Flexibility with shifts

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Receiving Supervisor in Des Plaines!

About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Verify all received merchandise against invoices, purchase orders (POs), and bills of lading (BOLs).
• Ensure all required receiving paperwork is complete and that products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain full traceability by assigning internal Julian lot numbers to all inbound edible and ready-to-eat ingredients.
• Break down received cases and label every individual component with the appropriate Julian/internal lot code.
• Store products using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures in all storage areas.
• Properly organize inventory in dry storage, freezers, and designated coolers for meat (Halal and Non-Halal), fish, and produce.
• Lead and supervise the receiving team while maintaining accurate records of all incoming goods.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and compliance with company quality specifications.
• Distribute merchandise internally according to food safety and storage requirements, ensuring all meat and fish deliveries are weighed.
• Follow HACCP and all food safety standards, including FIFO, date marking, proper storage, and completion of receiving documentation, while performing other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with heavy workloads and prolonged standing.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials as required.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality.
• Comfortable working in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in food industry receiving, storage, and merchandise handling.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $57,000-$67,000
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected.