Receiver / Food Prep - JOEY Valley Fair

Receiver / Food Prep

Typical shifts range between 7am3:30pm; schedule may vary based on business needs.

Wage Scale

$18.45 per hour. This position is eligible for tips.

This position will earn a base hourly rate of $18.45/hour and will be eligible to participate in our company tip pool. Our tip pool distributions fluctuate, and we cannot guarantee a certain distribution. However, on average, employees in this same position may make between $3.00 and $10.00 in tips per hour.

As a Receiver / Food Prep, you are a critical foundation of the kitchen's success. You ensure that every product entering the building is received, stored, and handled with precision, setting the team up for flawless execution. Your attention to detail, organization, and consistency directly impact food quality, safety, and speed of service. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and high-performing kitchen. You stay ahead by being proactive, disciplined, and committed to excellence in every detail.

Duties

• Receive and verify all food and smallwares orders with accuracy and attention to quality.
• Organize and maintain all cooler and dry storage areas to the highest cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, rotated, and stored according to FIFO and health code requirements.
• Maintain sanitation across all storage areas, including regular cleaning and organization routines.
• Transport and handle deliveries, including lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Support the kitchen team with general food prep and portioning tasks.
• Complete assigned opening, side work, and closing duties to set your team up for success.
• Follow all food safety, handling, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Report any product quality concerns, discrepancies, or maintenance issues to leadership immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a commitment to high standards.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and lifting; and carry up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Paid sick leave.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

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About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, where we are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

This job posting highlights essential responsibilities and requirements of the job and is for illustrative purposes only. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

JOEY Restaurant Group has an internal recruitment department and will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes sent to JOEY, its employees, and databases, will be considered the property of JOEY Restaurant Group. External recruitment agencies must establish a fully executed service agreement with JOEY's Human Resources department to submit resumes. JOEY will not pay fees to employment agencies who do not have an agreement in place. For contract inquiries please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io.