What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiver and Fresh Prep Assist position at Farm To People?
Company Description
Farm to People is an online farmers market grocery delivery service specializing in sustainably-sourced, local, fresh produce and artisanal produced foods. Our customers can subscribe to a series of curated Farm Boxes or choose to shop à la carte. We deliver 7 days per week and are expanding in the NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. Our mission is to provide an ethical marketplace where people can know where their food is coming from.
Work Location: Brooklyn, NY
Working Conditions: This is an on-site position.
Role Objective
As a Kitchen Receiver at Farm to People, you will be responsible for the receipt, storage, and organization of all perishable and non-perishable items for the Kitchen Team. Additionally, you will interface with the packing team, managing the kitchen’s freezer space and its transport to the packing facility. Additionally, you will act as a support member of the fresh prep team, helping them produce and package fresh SKUs. This is a culinary role. You will report directly to the Kitchen Operations Manager.
Receiver Responsibilities:
- Separate all food items, materials, and supplies for the Kitchen from the Receiving team’s daily deliveries
- Check incoming merchandise against order sheets for accuracy in weight, quantity, and quality
- Note discrepancies in the order sheets and deliveries, and work with the Receiving team to handle returns and notify relevant members in case of shorts
- Maintain inventory and delivery records for the kitchen production team
- Maintain Weekly freezer inventory for reconciling with the Procurement Team
- Own organization of the freezer inventory, including labeling, FIFO, and replenishment, in tandem with the Cold Team
- Own communication of stock to the Kitchen Operations Manager and on Slack with the Procurement Team
- Remove damaged items from rotation and notify the Kitchen Operations Manager
- Store all items at proper temperatures and observe first-in-first-out (FIFO) standards
- Assist in transporting items to the proper location in the facility
- Take dry goods and packaging inventory and send to Kitchen Operations Manager
Culinary Responsibilities:
- Assist the fresh prep team with fresh meal preparation
- Wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients as directed
- Label and date prepped items using FIFO (First In, First Out) protocols
- Assist with basic prep and packing under chef guidance
- Ensure labels on SKUs match their contents.
About you:
- At least 1 year of kitchen prep and/or receiving experience
- Passion for cleanliness, organization, and teamwork
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.
- Must have great passion for cooking, vegetables, farming and hospitality
- Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Possess a positive and collaborative attitude
- Must be a reliable team player and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Always ready for a challenge and ready to constantly learn and improve
- Flexible availability: weekends, nights, and holiday availability
- Flexibility to cover open shifts as needed
Nice-to-Haves:
- Spanish and English language proficiency
- Familiarity with a wide variety of produce and dry goods
- An interest in farm-fresh produce
Benefits:
- We offer competitive wages and the opportunity to progress your career
- 30% Staff discount on all groceries & dine in meals/drinks
- Family Meal
Please send your resume to evan@farmtopeople.com or apply on the Culinary Agents' site for consideration.
Salary : $17 - $20