Commissary Equipment Stores

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. We serve more than 200 million meals a year at more than 100 airport locations around the globe. 

"Perks at Work" program includes:

- Retention Program 
- Subsidized Meals 
- Benefits after completion of probation as per CBA
- Airline flight benefits
- Corporate discounts such as GoodLife Fitness, TELUS Mobility and Bell Mobility
- Free Parking
- Free access to an employee assistant program

We are now hiring for a FULLTIME (Temporary) Commissary Equipment Stores person for all shifts, to work in our flight kitchen/operations located on the grounds of the Standfield Airport in Halifax.   An Commissary Equipment Stores Person is responsible for receiving incoming shipments, stocks pantries and kitchens, fills requisitions and counts products for accurate inventory.
Own transportation is an asset and strongly recommended as public transport is limited in the area.

This position is represented by a labour Union and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities: 

•    Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
•    Work overtime when required
•    Arrive to work on-time and be punctual
•    Pass a criminal background check and employment verification check
•    Complete paperwork
•    Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
•    Follow directions and specs provided
•    Work as a member of a team and respect each other
•    Work in a safe manner and follow all safety policies posted
•    Must understand and adhere to Health & Safety guidelines
•    Compliance with Attendance Policies
•    Upholds company policies and safety standards

Knowledge and Skills:

•    Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.
•    Ability to work independently, organizes work to ensure full proficiency and productivity is achieved
•    Ability to handle high volume of work
•    Must have excellent attention to detail
•    Must be able to multi-task
•    Able to adapt to change with sometimes little notice.
•    Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
•    Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty, and mutual respect.
•    Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting required.
•    Good communication skills in English both verbal and written

      
Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions: 
•    Will be exposed to temperature changes and noise
•    This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
•    Able to lift 50 lbs. as required
•    Able to lift, push, pull and maneuver as required