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Bennington College Dining Storeroom Receiver in Bennington, Vermont
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rrDining Storeroom Receiver
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rBennington College
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rJob Type: \| Full time
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rLocation: Bennington, Vermont, United States
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rDining on campus is a quintessential part of the overall college experience. The Bennington College Dining Services team takes great pride in providing an experience our students, faculty/staff and guests will find memorable. Through our variety of dining locations, menu offerings, and friendly and welcoming staff, the team strives to make every dining experience extraordinary.
The Dining Storeroom Receiver is responsible for the organized and detailed accounting of all incoming and outgoing food supplies and equipment for the dining services team. This position will manage the inventory and record keeping, rotating of stock, cost comparisons and timely distribution of all provisions. This position must also comply with applicable sanitation, health and safety guidelines and assist with meeting the overall objectives of the dining services department.
The current hourly rate of pay is \$20.22. The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a retirement plan with employer match. The College also offers educational benefits for the employee, spouse/partner and dependents.
Scheduled Shifts: (full-time, 40 hours/week)
- Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Key Responsibilities
Proper receiving of deliveries and proper handling and storage of all foods and equipment. Keep dry food dry and free of damaged packaging. Maintain proper temperature of cold food received and verify that all products are satisfactory upon delivery. Report all damaged products or discrepancies to management immediately.
Keep food and paper storerooms, loading dock, refrigerators, freezer and hallways neat and clean at all times to ensure a safe and sanitary operation.
Responsible for rotating all items received for freshness. Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of all received and distributed items. Responsible for monthly inventories.
Delivery of all food, supplies and equipment as required by the department on a daily basis.
Work closely with management to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.
Responsible for awareness of scheduled catering functions. Responsible for executing functions as assigned.
Operate assigned vehicles as required to assist with transport of goods/personnel to designated areas and/or to facilitate execution of job functions. Report any mechanical defects in the vehicle to the supervisor. Responsible for the gassing and maintaining of the dining services delivery van.
Responsible for the cleaning and condition of all storeroom hand trucks, dollies and carts. Responsible for reporting any work orders needed for the replacement or repair of all walls, pipes, ceilings, shelving, lights, outlets, equipment etc. in the storerooms, refrigeration or loading dock areas.
Provide general guidance and assistance to students/summer and temporary workers regarding work assignments.
Responsible for monitoring certain refrigeration temperatures and reporting all discrepancies to management immediately.
Responsible for the proper delivery and set-up of assigned functions as well as picking up said functions. Responsible for the inventory of equipment when picking up a function and for reporting any damaged or missing equipment to the dining services administrative assistant immediately.
Promote a positive and congenial atmosphere and working relationship with students, employees, supervisors and other individuals that this position may come in contact with. Work effectively with other personnel to complete/coordinate designated duties.
Maintain proper care of equipment. Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management in a timely manner.
Adhere to proper dress code requirements, as determined by season and function.
Comply with established sanitation standards and health standards for kitchen and kitchen storage areas. Observe proper food preparation, handling and storage techniques.
Follow established safety rules and regulations including using appropriate guards and safety devices on all equipment. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Keep informed of all material safety data sheets. Attend and successfully complete/pass College-sponsored safety classes and seminars.
Use proper judgment in work assignments on a daily basis and recommend improvements in work efficiency. Effectively manage own time.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LG