Position - Storekeeper ( Restaurant & Catering Company )

DEPARTMENT: Central Kitchen

REPORTS TO: Central Kitchen Manager AND Supply Chain & Cost Control Management

LOCATION: Central Kitchen (with coordination with company warehouses and branches as required)

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Storekeeper is responsible for the proper receiving, storage, issuing, handling, and control of all Central Kitchen inventory. This role ensures that stock is handled accurately, stored correctly, physically moved when required, and issued to production and branches on time according to company schedules. The Storekeeper has exclusive authority over stock handling and plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, food safety, cost control, and uninterrupted supply to branches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES RECEIVING, LOADING & UNLOADING (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Receive all goods delivered to the Central Kitchen and verify them against approved purchase orders, delivery notes, and internal transfer documents.

Physically load and unload goods from delivery vehicles, including carrying items up or down stairs when required.

Check quantity, quality, specifications, and condition of all received items.

Immediately report and escalate shortages, damages, or non-conforming items.

Ensure no stock is received or issued without proper authorization and documentation.

STOCK ACCESS CONTROL & AUTHORITY (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Maintain full control over all Central Kitchen inventory areas and stock movements.

Ensure that no staff member below the Storekeeper s position handles, moves, issues, or accesses stock without the Storekeeper s presence, supervision, or explicit authorization.

Prevent unauthorized access to storage areas at all times.

Immediately report any violations of stock access rules to management.

STORAGE & ORGANIZATION (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Store all items strictly according to the Central Kitchen storage and organization plan.

Ensure correct labeling, segregation, temperature control, and FIFO/FEFO compliance at all times.

Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified storage areas to support accurate inventory counting and auditing.

Ensure proper storage to minimize spoilage, contamination, and wastage.

ISSUING, DISTRIBUTION & BRANCH SUPPORT Issue stock to production and branches strictly against approved requisitions and distribution schedules.

Respond promptly to branch requests and fulfill them accurately and on time as per the company s distribution plan.

Prepare, stage, and hand over stock correctly for dispatch to branches.

Coordinate with drivers and Central Kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

INVENTORY CONTROL & DOCUMENTATION

Record all stock movements accurately and on time in the ERP or company systems.

Monitor daily stock levels and report low stock, overstock, or unusual consumption patterns.

Conduct daily, periodic, and ad-hoc inventory counts as required.

Support internal and external audits and investigate stock variances when identified.

INTERNAL WAREHOUSE & TRANSFER COORDINATION

Coordinate with company warehouses to receive, transfer, or return stock as instructed.

Ensure all inter-warehouse movements are approved, documented, and traceable.

Assist in organizing warehouse stock when required to support Central Kitchen and branch supply needs.

CLEANING, HYGIENE & COMPLIANCE (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Maintain cleanliness of all storage areas, equipment, and tools under the Storekeeper s responsibility.

Participate in Central Kitchen cleaning activities as required.

Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards strictly.

Report unsafe conditions, pest issues, or storage risks immediately.

COORDINATION & CONDUCT

Communicate clearly and professionally with the Central Kitchen Manager, Purchasing Admin, Production teams, Supply Chain & Cost Control, drivers, and branches.

Follow all company SOPs, instructions, and documentation requirements without exception.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Inventory shortages, spoilage, delays, unauthorized handling, misplacement, or discrepancies caused by negligence, poor control, or failure to enforce stock access rules may result in disciplinary action.

This role requires physical effort, accuracy, discipline, integrity, and strict enforcement of company controls.

Desired Candidate Profile