Assistant Receiver

Company Overview

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers from over 40 countries to the finest chefs worldwide and consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through a network of over 600 consultative sales associates, best‑in‑breed technology, rapid service, and strong support.

Mission: Provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values: Curious & Creative, Hungry For Food & Results, Entrepreneurial Forward Thinking & Flexible, Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs).

About the role

The Assistant Receiver works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, replenishing, inventory control, and ensuring all customer orders are completed.

Responsibilities

• Support receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with the data storage system.
• Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair, and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with AIB and NFS standards.
• Support workloads and productivity; ensure all receiving and put‑away is completed in a timely manner and inventory is maintained accurately.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Cover other areas of the warehouse as needed and support day‑to‑day operations when the day manager is unavailable.
• Record and document all appropriate documentation and report discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
• Ensure inbound trucks are properly scheduled and product arrives in wholesome, intact condition.
• Properly receive inbound loads, record entries accurately, and scan products according to the purchase order.
• Monitor product levels and rotation; help stock, manage, and locate inbound product.
• Support other warehouse functions when needed.
• Clean and document sanitation in receiving docks and maintain cleanliness throughout the warehouse.
• Complete daily warehouse operational tasks and report receiving documents to AP and the Operations Manager.
• Ensure lumping checks are received, logged appropriately, and sent to accounting.
• Perform any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• Leadership ability and teamwork orientation.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success in implementing best practices in distribution, focusing on receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze and report data to management clearly and concisely.
• Effective time management and adaptability to changing priorities.
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organization, and work ethic.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of staff.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems (Outlook, MS Excel) and ability to learn Canopy and other software as needed.
• Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to motivate, influence, communicate, and engage staff in company objectives.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life insurance
• 5% above cost for high‑quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

Hourly rate: $22 – $23 per hour.