Storeperson, Part Time

27034-Humber Food Empor-P | 27034
205 Humber College Blvd.
ETOBICOKE, ON M9W 5L7, CAN

Description

Storekeeper / Store Person - Culinary Operations

The Storekeeper is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the culinary storeroom and inventory areas. This position ensures that food ingredients, beverages, disposables, packaging, cleaning supplies, and other kitchen-related products are received accurately, stored safely, maintained at appropriate temperatures, properly rotated, and issued to culinary operations as required .

The Storekeeper works closely with Chefs, Sous Chefs, Purchasing, and other culinary team members to maintain accurate inventory, minimize waste and product loss, and ensure that kitchens and food-service outlets have the products they need to operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming food, beverage, packaging, and kitchen supply deliveries.
• Verify quantities, product specifications, quality, and condition against purchase orders or delivery documentation.
• Check temperatures of temperature-sensitive products upon receiving and maintain appropriate records.
• Ensure products are stored promptly in the correct dry, refrigerated, or frozen storage areas.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO rotation and regularly check product dates, shelf life, and condition.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify low-stock, overstocked, damaged, expired, or slow-moving products.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, walk-in cooler, freezer, and other storage areas.
• Issue products to culinary departments and outlets based on approved requisitions or established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with regular physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damages, and product losses.
• Assist with inventory receiving, transfers, adjustments, and stock reconciliation.
• Ensure all products are properly labelled, dated, and stored according to food-safety requirements.
• Maintain separation and appropriate storage of allergens and special-dietary products where required.
• Follow all applicable food-safety, sanitation, workplace health and safety, and organizational policies.
• Keep storage areas free from unnecessary clutter and ensure products are stored safely to prevent contamination, damage, or injury.
• Communicate with the culinary leadership team regarding shortages, substitutions, quality concerns, and anticipated product requirements.
• Assist with ordering and replenishment when required.
• Support kitchen operations during peak periods by ensuring requested products are prepared and available for pickup or delivery to outlets.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of purchasing, inventory, and operational information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Previous experience in a food-service, commercial kitchen, restaurant, institutional food-service, or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of food products, storage requirements, and food-safety practices.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO inventory rotation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to accurately count and record inventory.
• Ability to safely handle food cases, boxes, and supplies.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory or purchasing systems is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with chefs, suppliers, delivery personnel, and other team members.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a fast-paced culinary operation.

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