Receiving Associate

Posted 9 Hours Ago
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Chicago, IL
Entry level
Food
The Role
The Receiving Associate is responsible for preparing and fulfilling orders by stocking, picking, packing, and organizing products. Duties include maintaining cleanliness, inventory management using software, and providing support to kitchen staff with merchandise. Ensures compliance with food safety standards and participates in the weekly counting of inventory.
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CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.

By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.


Who we are

CookUnity is the first ever chef-to-consumer platform. Connecting a diverse group of talented chefs with busy food lovers, we're elevating the at-home dining experience.

We are growing rapidly and looking for hard-working, passionate team members that will help us become more efficient, faster, and reliable to our customers.

We are always learning and growing – if this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we'd love to hear from you

The Role: 

The Receiving Associate performs activities associated with preparing orders for our eaters. You will be responsible for picking and packing orders and ensuring the timely completion of orders to our delivery drivers.

Tasks:

  • Stocking: Storing and stocking products on shelves, pallets, bins, racks, cooler, freezers, and refrigerators with proper FIFO rotation 

  • Picking product to fulfill orders

  • Loading and unloading: Moving heavy products to and from storage areas, such as trucks, shelves, or vehicles 

  • Organizing: Keeping the work area clean and organized, and disposing of trash 

  • Inventory: Using inventory software to track and log products as they are received and then taken out for order fulfillment 

  • Customer service: Helping Chefs and kitchen staff find merchandise and providing them with information 

  • Displays: Organizing product on racks, shelves and pallets to ensure Kitchen staff have access to the merchandise they are looking for 

  • Labeling: Adding price tags to items and assigning items with marking codes, prices, and stock numbers. Proper labeling of Lot numbers and expiration dates.  

  • Keep up with the movement of merchandise in the store and warehouse

  • Weekly counting of assigned inventory

  • Managing disposal of compost and trash properly

  • Keep the warehouse and cooler, freezer and all areas clean following Food Safety Standards.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • You are eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
  • Must be familiar with FIFO and food safety regulations
  • You are reliable: punctual and regular attendance is required — changing the way the world eats and chef work takes heart and discipline!
  • Ability to operate a pallet jack is helpful but not required
  • Experience working in a food facility is helpful but not required
  • Able to stand or walk for 8 hour shifts and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally may be required to work in a cold refrigerated area kept at 35 degrees

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Full-time, Part-time, and Overnight positions available

CompensationAll final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$16.50$17.50 USD


If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

The Company
HQ: Brooklyn, NY
227 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service—a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers). We’re changing meal delivery by bringing small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters across the country. Every week, a diverse collective of all-star chefs craft their signature, ready-to-eat dishes for an elevated at-home dining experience.

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