Goods Receiver

Job description

Job Title: Goods Receiver
Location: Cork
Role Type: Full time Monday to Friday
Reports To: Head Chef / Facilities Manager

About the Role:

The Noel Group is a leading recruitment agency operating nationwide across the hospitality sector. We are proud to partner with a prestigious client in the hospitality industry to search for an organised Goods Receiver to join their team in Cork

As a goods receiver, you will be responsible for managing all incoming deliveries, with a primary focus on food and kitchen-related supplies. Working in a large and fast-paced facility, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all items are received accurately, stored correctly, and meet quality and food safety standards. This position requires someone with a solid background in food handling and a strong commitment to hygiene and inventory control.

What’s in it for you?

• €14.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday: 7am-3pm.
• Opportunity to be a key part of a high-performing kitchen and facilities team
• Exposure to large-scale operations and food supply chains
• Supportive work environment with ongoing training and development
• Staff meals and facility perks.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organisation

Key Responsibilities:

• Unpacking goods in an orderly manner, to enable goods to be easily located, to find and complete each service on time.

• Receive and inspect all incoming kitchen-related goods against purchase orders

• Maintaining health & safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (H&S and HACCP) for food premises, including the ISO quality standard

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food products (including cold, frozen, and dry goods)
• Record delivery discrepancies and liaise with suppliers and procurement to resolve issues

• Supporting the kitchen team with KP & wash-up duties on occasion

• Maintain accurate records of stock received and storage locations
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety standards
• Keep receiving and storage areas clean, organised, and hazard-free
• Assist with stock checks and inventory audits

Key Requirements:

• Attention to detail when storing and preparing deliveries for service

• Good working knowledge of food safety standards and best practices (e.g., HACCP)
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in checking deliveries
• Basic IT skills for logging and tracking inventory
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team