Kitchen Receiving Clerk
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receive all food, beverage, and kitchen-related deliveries with utmost accuracy.
- Inspect goods for quality, quantity, damage, and expiration dates according to kitchen specifications and HACCP standards.
- Verify delivery documentation against purchase orders to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Report and manage discrepancies, damages, or shortages promptly with suppliers and procurement team.
- Ensure all received goods comply with HACCP and internal food safety protocols.
- Maintain proper storage practices to prevent contamination, spoilage, or damage.
- Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe receiving area.
- Coordinate with the kitchen and procurement teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring stock availability without overstocking.
- Assist in stock rotation (FIFO) to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Update inventory records accurately in collaboration with the procurement and kitchen management.
- Liaise closely with the hotel's procurement department to ensure alignment with purchase orders, delivery schedules, and budget constraints.
- Support kitchen chefs and management by anticipating and fulfilling supply needs efficiently.
- Participate in regular meetings with procurement and kitchen teams to communicate stock status and resolve supply chain issues.
- Work within established budget limitations to ensure cost-effective receipt and handling of kitchen supplies
- Identify opportunities to minimize waste and improve operational efficiency
- Assist with periodic inventory counts and audits as required.
- Support other kitchen or receiving-related duties as assigned by the kitchen management team.
- Previous experience in receiving or inventory control within a hospitality kitchen or foodservice environment preferred
- Understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards
- Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management systems
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple departments
- Physically capable of handling deliveries and standing for extended periods
- Basic computer literacy for inventory and reporting tasks