Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.
We are now hiring for Food Stores Staff to work in our flight kitchen located at the Vancouver International Airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement.
A Food Store Staff receives incoming shipments, stocks pantries and kitchens, fills requisitions and counts products for accurate inventory.
Responsibilities:
- Manage inventory levels and ensure proper storage of food supplies.
- Prepare and organize food items for distribution to airline clients.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the food storage areas.
- Assist with stock replenishment and order processing.
- Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to meet operational needs.
- Follow all food safety regulations and company policies.
- Support team members in daily tasks to ensure efficient service.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in food storage or related roles is preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Basic understanding of inventory management systems is a plus.
Our Employees Must Be Able to:
- Work in a detailed and methodical manner while adhering to tight timelines dictated by the airline industry
- Work an assigned schedule which may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Work overtime when required
- Arrive to work on-time
- Pass a criminal background check
- You will be required at various times to work in a refrigerated or freezer area (suitable clothing provided)
- follow directions and communicate with supervisors and co-workers
- work as a member of a team within their department and work closely with various other departments
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Rate of Pay: CA$22.75 per hour
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work in a freezer (-18C) for a maximum of 30 min?
- Are you able to lift up to 50lb?
Work Location: In person
