Purchase & Receiver
Responsible for the efficient receipt, inspection, storage, and documentation of all food and non-food deliveries, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance at every stage. A key support role maintai
Purchase & Receiver
Knutsford
45hours a week
£34,000
5 in 7 Working Week Rota
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Checking Deliveries
Receive all food and non-food deliveries in a timely and professional manner
Check quantities against purchase orders and delivery notes
Inspect quality, temperature, and condition of all goods upon arrival
Reject and report any damaged, incorrect, or substandard items
Stock Control & Documentation
Accurately record all deliveries in the stock control system
Ensure invoices and delivery notes are signed and processed correctly
Maintain organised filing of all paperwork for audit purposes
Communicate discrepancies immediately to the Head Chef, Purchasing, or Finance teams
Storage & Organisation
Ensure all goods are stored promptly and correctly using FIFO principles
Monitor fridge and freezer temperatures and maintain accurate records
Maintain clean, organised, and compliant storage areas at all times
Support monthly stock takes and inventory checks
Compliance & Standards
Adhere strictly to Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH regulations
Maintain 5-star hotel standards for cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism
Ensure allergen integrity and full product traceability
Support sustainability initiatives and waste control procedures
Communication & Teamwork
Work closely with Chefs, Purchasing, and Finance departments
Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and delivery drivers
Escalate any supplier issues promptly to senior management
Requirements
Previous experience in a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment preferred
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Basic computer literacy (stock systems and email)
Good understanding of food safety and stock rotation
Physically fit and able to lift and move deliveries safely
Personal Attributes
Reliable and punctual
Professional appearance and attitude
Proactive and able to work independently
High level of integrity and accountability
- Department
- Permanent Roles
- Locations
- Knutsford
- Yearly salary
- £34,000
About Mint People
Are you looking for fun, flexible and challenging work? Are you looking for a work environment where you can improve your hospitality and customer service skills while making new friends and working at the best venues and events around? Then Mint People is for you!
Here at Mint People, we offer full training, weekly pay, great pay rates, career progression and an opportunity to work at the most high profile events, venues, stadiums and festivals around. Our in house logistics team will help you get to and from work when necessary and our friendly operations team will make sure you have the right work to best suit your needs.
If you would like to apply to be part of our elite team, then please apply above and we will be in touch. We look forward to seeing you at a shift near you soon!