Kitchen Receiver

Job overview

The Kitchen Receiver role is onsite in Rochester, NY. The stated pay range is $19.91–$21.52 per hour. Foodlink’s mission is to leverage food to end hunger and build healthier communities; this position supports Kitchen Operations. The role leads accurate receipt, verification, documentation, storage, and distribution of kitchen inventory, serving as the primary contact between the kitchen and Distribution Center staff for inbound deliveries. Reliable inventory control and food-safety practices help minimize loss and waste and keep kitchen production stocked and ready.

What you'll do

• Receive kitchen orders and verify deliveries against purchase orders and packing slips
• coordinate delivery timing and resolve discrepancies with Distribution Center staff
• conduct food-safety checks and complete receiving, temperature, and waste logs
• oversee storage and FIFO rotation
• report damaged or expired products
• support inventory counts and reconciliation
• pull products for meal production
• monitor stock and communicate shortages
• maintain clean and sanitary receiving, storage, cooler, freezer, and loading dock areas
• complete required checklists and support kitchen operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen receiver

rochester ny

full-time

$19.91-$21.52/hour

kitchen operations

inventory control

food safety

fifo rotation

receiving and deliveries

meal production support

foodlink

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) contribution opportunity upon hire and employer match eligibility after one year.

Why this role

Lead receiving responsibility across dry goods, frozen items, produce, dairy, proteins, paper goods, and chemicals. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of relevant experience; food safety certification or ability to acquire it upon hire.

About the employer

Foodlink Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.