Receiver / Food Prep, Valley Fair

About the Role

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.

• Typical shifts range between 7am–3:30pm; schedule may vary based on business needs.
• Wage: $18.45 per hour base rate.
• Eligible for tips. Average hourly tip earnings may range between $3.00 and $10.00.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follow all food safety, handling, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report any product quality concerns, discrepancies, or maintenance issues to leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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; frequent bending, reaching, and lifting; and carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Genuine, warm, and caring.
• Value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback.
• Natural problem solvers.
• Passionate about quality and professionalism.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• Encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• Exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• 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 at any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule

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.