Commissary Associate

Cuisine Boulud is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Commissary Associate to support the day-to-day operations of our catering kitchen. This role involves organizing inventory, preparing orders for delivery, and ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen, packing and labelling area, loading/unloading of proofers, catering equipment’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with culinary teams to ensure full orders are packed and labeled efficiently
• Track and report missing, damaged or out of stock items (any stock accounting experience using inventory management systems in restaurants, bakeries, cafes)
• Recoup equipment in a clean and organized manner (catering event experience)
• Receive, organize, and store incoming supplies and deliveries
• Pick and pack orders for delivery based on event or kitchen needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Communicate inventory and utility needs to supervisor
• Check inventory levels and assist with restocking
• Facilitate reruns in collaboration with the manager and driver team
• Follow food safety and handling guideline
• Assist with setup and breakdown at event sites, if required
• Load and unload food, beverages, and catering equipment from the commissary to designated locations
• Follow delivery schedules and routes as provided by the operations team to handle daily deliveries
• Verify contents of delivery against packing lists or invoices before departure
• Ensure proper handling and temperature control of perishable food items during transport
• Communicate any delivery issues, delays, or vehicle concerns to the supervisor promptly
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks (e.g., fuel, oil, tires) and report any mechanical issues. Maintain accurate delivery logs and records

Requirements:

• Previous commissary kitchen or catering experience (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to follow procedures, SOP documents
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Flexible schedule and ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as required by event schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to drive company delivery vehicles 
• Proficiency with kitchen inventory systems (preferred)
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed
• Commercial driver’s license. Previous experience in food delivery preferred

 
Cuisine Boulud New York is an equal opportunity employer. Cuisine Boulud New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.