Purchasing Receiver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We’re excited to welcome a dependable, detail-oriented, and organized Receiver to our team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced culinary environment and takes pride in keeping operations organized and running smoothly. The Receiver is responsible for ensuring incoming deliveries are accurately inspected, documented, and properly stored while maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and food safety standards. Working closely with our Purchasing, Culinary, and Operations teams, this role plays an important part in supporting the seamless day-to-day operations of our commissary and catering programs.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Delivery Verification

• Verify all deliveries against purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy in quantity, product type, and condition. 
• Visually inspect fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and other perishable items to ensure established quality standards are met. 
• Report and document discrepancies, damages, shortages, or quality concerns promptly to the Purchasing Manager. 

Product Storage & Organization

• Pack, unpack, label, and organize incoming shipments in designated storage areas, including dry storage, coolers, freezers, and stockrooms. 
• Rotate stock according to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) guidelines to maintain freshness, support proper inventory rotation, and minimize waste. 
• Ensure products are stored safely and in accordance with established storage and temperature requirements. 

Inventory & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory received. 
• Assist with periodic cycle counts and physical inventories as needed. 
• Support inventory accuracy by communicating product shortages, overages, or discrepancies. 

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures at all times. 
• Maintain receiving and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition in accordance with applicable Board of Health and OSHA standards. 
• Dispose of boxes, pallets, packaging, and other shipping materials safely and responsibly. 

Commissary & Operational Support

• Assist with transporting products and supplies to various commissary kitchen stations and designated storage areas as needed. 
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Culinary, and Operations teams to support an efficient workflow and timely distribution of products. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support commissary and kitchen operations. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and duties may evolve or change based on the needs of the organization and operation. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in receiving, stock, or warehouse operations; food service receiving experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of Health regulations and proper storage and handling of perishable and non-perishable food products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory, receiving, and quality control.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and following established procedures.
• Basic record-keeping skills and familiarity with inventory or receiving software is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfortable working in cold-storage environments, including coolers and freezers, for extended periods.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a fast-paced and essential part of our culinary operations where your work directly supports the success of exceptional events and dining experiences. As a Receiver, you’ll play a key role in ensuring quality, organization, and efficiency while working alongside a dedicated and passionate team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills, gain valuable experience in a high-volume hospitality environment, and be part of a company known for excellence.

Location: Bronx, New York 

Schedule: Seasonal, On-Site

Base salary: $19.00/hour

Benefits: Paid and unpaid safe and sick hours

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.