Kitchen Stocker & Inventory Assistant

Kitchen Stock & Inventory Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organized Kitchen Stock & Inventory Assistant to join our Dietary team. This role is responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, stocking kitchen supplies, and ensuring food and non-food items are stored safely and efficiently.

The Kitchen Stock & Inventory Assistant plays a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by ensuring staff have the supplies and ingredients they need to prepare meals for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and organize food and supply deliveries

• Stock and rotate food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas (following FIFO guidelines)

• Maintain clean and organized storage areas

• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors when supplies are running low

• Transport food and supplies throughout the kitchen as needed

• Assist with putting away orders and breaking down boxes

• Ensure proper labeling and dating of food items

• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and infection control procedures

• Dispose of trash and cardboard and maintain a clean stock area

• Assist dietary staff with other support tasks as needed

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to follow directions and work independently

• Dependable with strong attendance

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40–50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, stocking, or warehouse work

• Knowledge of basic food safety practices

• Familiarity with inventory organization or storage systems

Work Environment

• Commercial kitchen environment

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting required

• May work in refrigerators and freezers

• Day shift schedule (10 AM – 6 PM)