Dining Storeroom Receiver

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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