Job Summary:

The Receiver is responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, and maintaining all food and beverage, and operating supplies. This role is integral to an efficient flow of supplies to all other departments. Receivers also perform regular inventories and work closely with Chefs, Management, and all departments of the service team to ensure a smooth continuation of service.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects all incoming orders for accuracy. Ensures no product is damaged or incorrect. 
• Proper handling of invoices. Enters invoices into the inventory system at the direction of the Purchasing & Inventory Manager. 
• Offloads supplies and stock in correct refrigerated or dry storage areas. 
• Documents and tracks the movement of supplies in the restaurant. 
• Organizes and labels all refrigerated or dry storage areas. 
• Pulls operating supplies for service for Back of House and Front of House departments based on daily PAR. 
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inventories as dictated by the business. 
• Assists in ordering from approved vendors. 
• Conducts Department of Health (“DOH”) walk-throughs multiple times per day when on duty to ensure DOH compliance at the direction of the Purchasing and Inventory Manager; Flags all DOH violations immediately to Management. 
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains all refrigerated and dry storage areas daily. 
• Breaks down all boxes and maintains a clean and orderly garbage area. 
• Opens and directs all mail (UPS, Fedex, USPS) packages to the appropriate departments or recipients. 
• Communicates with management and vendors when orders do not arrive or arrive incomplete. 
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management. 

Standards:

• Display knowledge of Cote brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with guests, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs. 
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.
• Proficient knife-handling skills.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Korean cuisine preferred.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language, preferred. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 12 hours per day and at least 60 hours per week.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and kneel.
• Frequently utilize the stairs, often while lifting and carrying heavy items.  
• Occasionally crouch and climb.
• Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.
• Withstand fluctuations in temperature within the work environment, from high heat to below freezing.
• Handle heavy equipment and machinery.

COTE Miami fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].