We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

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.

Overview:

We are now hiring for a FULLTIME (Permanent) Stores Person all shifts, to work in our flight kitchen/operations located at our Ottawa unit. A Stores Person is responsible for receiving incoming shipments, stocks pantries and kitchens, fills requisitions and counts products for accurate inventory.

Please note: This position requires working in a freezer room once a week.

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 one or more collective bargaining agreement/s.

Responsibilities:

Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays

Work overtime when required, will be frequent during busy season and holiday rotation

Arrive to work on-time and be punctual

Pass a criminal background 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 have a discipline free and excellent attendance record

Must understand and adhere to Health & Safety guidelines

Compliance with Attendance Policies

Attend and participate in regularly scheduled safety meetings

Upholds company policies and safety standards

Able to lift 50 lbs. as required

Able to lift, push, pull and maneuver 50 lbs. as required

Ability to work outdoors if required

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 (approx. 50lbs) required.

Ability to work shift work

Read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English

Good communication skills in English both verbal and written

Able to lift 50 lbs. as required

Able to lift, push, pull and maneuver 50 lbs. as required

Ability to work outdoors with varying weather conditions

Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions:

Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise

Ability to work outdoors

In a normal production kitchen facility, there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise

Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +5 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius) for extended periods of time

Subject to a variety of temperatures

Works with chemicals and industrial cleaning materials

Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies approximately fifty (50lbs.) pounds.

This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills

Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people

Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively

Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position