Goods Receiver

Property: COMO Metropolitan London

Position: Goods Receiver

Base Location: London

Department: Purchasing

Reporting To: Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Assistant

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Receive all deliveries with particular emphasis on food items (attaining the quality laid out by the Head Chef, sufficient expiry dates and acceptance of the correct quantity)
• Reception of all other Hotel materials, ensuring that goods are matched to Purchase orders
• Ensure correct quantity and weight of all goods
• Monitor, record and control food delivery temperatures
• Maintaining and ordering of sufficient stocks in all stores as agreed par levels
• Make sure Departments are informed when goods are received and need to be collected
• Ensure proper organisation of delivery vehicles to avoid congestion in loading bay
• Ensure the loading bay is clean and no deliveries are lying unattended
• Inform Suppliers as soon as possible with any discrepancies/issues
• Ensure all returns are recorded and credits received from suppliers when required
• Update computer system and input of all Food Invoices
• Accurately understand delivery/issue/distribution of products held within the stores and fulfill the objectives and direction given by the management of the company
• Maintain the effective running of store and receiving areas, including full awareness of health and safety practices in accordance with Metropolitan London standards
• Attend relevant training courses, both internal and external
• Be aware of all security issues in regard to the Goods Receiver’s working areas to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all COMO personnel
• Provide a flexible approach to work, taking on additional tasks and providing relevant assistance

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in purchasing
• Proactive in approach with self-driven attitude
• Good social and communication skills
• Good spoken and written English