Job Description
Job Summary
- The Store Keeper is responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing bakery and prepared food items, ingredients, and packaging materials.
- The role ensures inventory accuracy, quality control, and compliance with food safety standards while maintaining proper storage and stock rotation to minimize spoilage and wastage.
Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect incoming bakery and food-related items to ensure correct quantity and quality.
- Store raw materials, ingredients, and packaging items in an organized, hygienic, and safe manner.
- Implement FIFO (First-In-First-Out) to reduce spoilage and expired items.
- Maintain accurate stock records (bin cards, stock registers) for all items received, issued, or returned.
- Issue materials and packaging to bakery and kitchen staff based on approved requisitions.
- Monitor stock levels and raise alerts when items are running low or approaching expiry.
- Conduct regular stock counts (daily, weekly, and monthly) and reconcile with physical inventory.
- Ensure storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness) comply with food safety standards.
- Coordinate with the Procurement and Inventory team to support timely replenishment and avoid stockouts.
- Report stock discrepancies or damages promptly and follow up for resolution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of OND in Store Management, Logistics, or related field is an added advantage.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in storekeeping, preferably in a bakery, food production, or FMCG environment.
- Familiarity with inventory software and Microsoft Excel is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Knowledge of bakery or food-related raw materials.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Basic understanding of hygiene and food safety practices.
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