Procurement and Culinary Support Assistant
Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, NY, United States
Procurement and Culinary Support Assistant
Location: Buffalo, NY, 14213
The Procurement and Culinary Support Assistant will help the Buyer accept deliveries, manage inventory, transfer inventory, and support kitchen prep work. Responsibilities include verifying product orders upon delivery, checking quantity and quality, putting away items, following proper labeling procedures, restocking shelves, communicating quality issues, picking up orders from vendors, transferring items between outlets, pulling items for daily prep, assisting with catering kitchen needs, and performing other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
Verify all product orders upon delivery, cross-checking amounts against purchase orders and invoices, and ensuring quality meets company standards.
Put away all received products.
Follow proper date/labeling procedures.
Perform daily restocking of shelves, coolers, bins, and freezers.
Inform Management of product quality issues or discrepancies between orders, delivery quantities, and invoices.
Pick up orders from vendors.
Transfer items to and from other REG outlets.
Pull items from inventory needed for daily prep.
Pull sheets/checklists for off‑site catering kitchen needs.
Communicate and check with the Event Assistant; assist with catering equipment needs, loading/unloading trucks.
Assist in other areas of the business as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
2 years culinary experience; and/or 2 years of porter/steward experience preferred.
Clear communicator.
Must work well in a team environment.
Available 7 days per week, all hours including holidays.
Able to stand for an extended period (e.g., 12 hours).
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Must possess valid Driver’s License, vehicle, and reliable transportation.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$16.79 – $22.72
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.
As a family‑owned company, caring for our associates is a top priority. We provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life.
Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Parental leave
Family planning support
Associate resource groups
Volunteering & community impact opportunities
Holiday gatherings
In‑house taste tests (we are a food company after all)
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Location: Buffalo, NY, 14213
The Procurement and Culinary Support Assistant will help the Buyer accept deliveries, manage inventory, transfer inventory, and support kitchen prep work. Responsibilities include verifying product orders upon delivery, checking quantity and quality, putting away items, following proper labeling procedures, restocking shelves, communicating quality issues, picking up orders from vendors, transferring items between outlets, pulling items for daily prep, assisting with catering kitchen needs, and performing other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
Verify all product orders upon delivery, cross-checking amounts against purchase orders and invoices, and ensuring quality meets company standards.
Put away all received products.
Follow proper date/labeling procedures.
Perform daily restocking of shelves, coolers, bins, and freezers.
Inform Management of product quality issues or discrepancies between orders, delivery quantities, and invoices.
Pick up orders from vendors.
Transfer items to and from other REG outlets.
Pull items from inventory needed for daily prep.
Pull sheets/checklists for off‑site catering kitchen needs.
Communicate and check with the Event Assistant; assist with catering equipment needs, loading/unloading trucks.
Assist in other areas of the business as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
2 years culinary experience; and/or 2 years of porter/steward experience preferred.
Clear communicator.
Must work well in a team environment.
Available 7 days per week, all hours including holidays.
Able to stand for an extended period (e.g., 12 hours).
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Must possess valid Driver’s License, vehicle, and reliable transportation.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$16.79 – $22.72
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.
As a family‑owned company, caring for our associates is a top priority. We provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life.
Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Parental leave
Family planning support
Associate resource groups
Volunteering & community impact opportunities
Holiday gatherings
In‑house taste tests (we are a food company after all)
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