Overview:
Under the direction of the restaurant managers and the Director, the delivery and stock technician is responsible for the safe and efficient receipt and storage of goods delivered to the restaurant.
Responsibilities:
* Receives, unloads, decants and checks incoming goods and stores in the appropriate designated location suitable for dry goods, frozen goods, chilled goods, wines and soft drinks.
* Checks the shelf life of goods on arrival and ensures they are of accurate quantity, quality, weight and type, as ordered.
* Checks temperature of frozen and chilled foods and ensures they are haccp compliant
* Checks temperature of refrigerated delivery vehicles and ensures they are haccp compliant
* Carrys out ad hoc inspections of delivery vehicles and ensures they are haccp compliant
* Reports any invoice discrepancies to Management and brings discrepancies immediately to the attention of local suppliers or the internal warehouse.
* Deals with return of unsatisfactory goods
* Assists with unloading vans and other vehicles when deliveries arrive at the restaurant
* Places orders on a daily basis to external suppliers and internal warehouse and is responsible for stock replenishment
* Checks the shelf life of goods on a regular basis and communicates same with the chef and restaurant manager
* Contacts the sales offices of local suppliers and coordinates dispatch and delivery of goods
* Moves and organises stock and manages space efficiently
* Operates an FIFO (first in first out) stock system
* Ensures a clean, safe and secure work environment
* Ensures a clean and safe external environment in rear areas of the restaurant
* Advises staff on stock rotation and storage
* Monitors stock levels and performs stocktaking under the instructions of the restaurant accountant
* Adheres to health & safety and haccp procedures
Completes haccp forms in relation to the position and carries out related administrative duties
Qualifications:
* 2 years experience in a previous role is required
* Proficient in Mamut or similar software