Goods Receiver

Wage: $19.00/hour

José Andrés Group restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast-casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in the overall success of our brands. 

Mercado Little Spain is looking for a PART-TIME Goods Receiver to join our team as we continue our quest for NYC's most talented and passionate hospitality professionals to help us bring Spain to America. 

The ideal candidate must have morning availability to work regularly scheduled shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

What we would like from you:

• Seamlessly work with an?energetic?and?positive?kitchen and front-of-house team to provide exceptional and timely service, exceeding our guest’s expectations.
• A?passion?for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and?innovative?approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry-leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
• 50% off food at our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with Receiving Manager/Supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the Receiving Department. 
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of shipping and receiving related transactions.
• Follows up and maintains Receiving Manager/Supervisor aware of activities and discrepancies.
• Schedules and monitors deliveries.
• Communicates efficiently and concisely over the phone, in person, and through e-mail to coordinate returns, rejections, and credits.
• Accurately inputs a high volume of information concerning incoming and outgoing merchandise in a timely manner.
• Checks and records the quantity of the merchandise for conformity to purchase orders and specifications.
• Records and reports shortages and discrepancies.
• Ensures friendly, efficient, and professional customer service.
• Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.

Abilities & Working Conditions: 

• Availability to work morning shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in a part-time capacity.
• Minimum 2 years of similar experience
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, and buyers.
• Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as discounts, interest, and proportions.
• Computer Literate
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing. 
• Regular environmental exposures to very cold (-32 degrees) and heat (+90 degrees) freezers, ovens, and water.
• Be aware of exposure to conditions that could lead to minor injuries such as cuts and burns. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. 
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. 
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, hearing ability, and visual acuity. 

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across the world including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, LA, Bahamas and of course our original home, Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.