Kitchen Food Receiver at Music City Center

Sodexo Live! is a globally recognized leader in live event hospitality and venue management, dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences at some of the most prestigious venues worldwide. With a track record of excellence and innovation, Sodexo Live! operates in a dynamic environment where every event is a unique opportunity to create lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests, and team members alike. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and encourages individual personality, background, and enthusiasm to delight others. This approach has earned Sodexo Live! several prestigious recognitions, including being named a 2022 Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, a 2022 Front Office Sports Best Employer in Sports, and achieving a perfect score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI). These accolades reflect Sodexo Live!'s commitment to excellence not just in service delivery but also in employee experience and corporate responsibility.

The Music City Center, located in the heart of downtown Nashville, serves as the venue for this Culinary Receiver position. This expansive 2.1 million square foot convention center, opened in 2013, was designed to host large-scale city-wide conventions and aims to provide significant economic benefits to the greater Nashville region. The center emphasizes community inclusion, sustainability, and exceptional customer service, supported by a talented team committed to these values.

The Culinary Receiver plays a vital role within Sodexo Live!’s operations at the Music City Center. This position involves managing the receiving, proper storage, rotation, and quality control of all culinary goods, ensuring that every product meets stringent standards for temperature and freshness. The role also requires meticulous maintenance and cleaning of all walk-in refrigerators and freezers, guaranteeing sanitation and compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates must be prepared for physical demands, including heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and working in temperature-extreme environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting where the ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently as part of a team is essential. It is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the successful execution of food service operations, which are central to the memorable experiences created at high-profile events. The Culinary Receiver will collaborate closely with Executive and Sous Chefs, assisting with inventory management, maintaining par levels of cleaning and sanitation supplies, and supporting food preparation as needed.

Beyond these technical responsibilities, this position signifies joining a team that values positive interactions, safety, cleanliness, and professionalism. Employees at Sodexo Live! work under a positive, healthy, and safe work environment and are encouraged to accept change and function effectively even under intense time pressure. The Culinary Receiver will also be tasked with following established policies, procedures, and uniform standards, closely monitoring safety and sanitation compliance within kitchens, and engaging in continuous learning through mandatory meetings and in-service training.

Employment with Sodexo Live! is more than simply performing duties – it is an opportunity to be part of something greater where every day offers unique challenges and rewards. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, providing all qualified applicants consideration irrespective of background or personal characteristics. Salaries and work schedules may include extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, consistent with event-driven operational needs. This job is essential in supporting the operational excellence that underpins Sodexo Live!’s reputation in the hospitality and event management sector.