Storeroom Associate (Porter), Culinary Services
About the role
Storeroom Associate (Porter), Culinary Services
Primary Purpose:
The Storeroom Associate supports the Culinary Central Stores Supervisor by assisting in the daily operations of the central stores and shipping/receiving area ensuring established procedures are consistently applied. Assists in putting away and handling stock ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable and non-perishable food products, equipment small wares, and operational supplies. Assists with the distribution of products from central stores to assigned storage areas, kitchen departments, and satellite locations.
Nature of Work:
Reporting directly to the Culinary Central Stores Coordinator, the Storeroom Associate supports the Culinary Central Stores Supervisor by assisting in the daily operations of the central stores and shipping/receiving area ensuring established procedures are consistently applied.
This position assists in shipping and receiving product orders ensuring accuracy of expected quality and quantities,
Assists in putting away and handling stock ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable and non-perishable food products, equipment small wares, and operational supplies.
Assists with the distribution of products from central stores to assigned storage areas, kitchen departments, and satellite locations.
Routinely audits storage areas to assist in ensuring appropriate par stock levels are maintained of materials and supplies required for Culinary Services Operations.
Shifts are subject to change with business demands, however, primarily involve early mornings 6:00 am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Accountabilities:
- Assists in the day to day activities related to the Culinary Services storekeeping operations
- Properly handles, stores and issues stock to internal departments as outlined in production sheets and location product requisitions
- Assists in preparing lists of stock items required based on par stock levels and as directed by production sheets and catering contracts
- Ensures proper rotation of stock (first in/first out)
- Properly handles, stores and issues stock to internal departments as outlined in production sheets and location product requisitions
- Assists in ensuring proper communication to ensure appropriate inventory levels of regular stock
- Arranges and rearranges stock as required for efficient service and minimum handling ensuring proper rotation and storage (first in/first out)
- Handles and stores all products in accordance to Public Health Food Safety regulations
- Ensures cleaning product, chemical, and hazardous materials are handled and stored in accordance to WHIMMIS and Workplace Safety
- Assists with the shipping and transfer of items from central stores to satellite retail locations as requisitioned
- Assists with counting monthly inventory
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of stockroom and storage areas including fridges, freezers and dry storage areas
- Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service. This includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time
- Assists in ensuring external clients and visitors are received and are directed to their destination and/or point of contact
- May occasionally be required to assist truck drivers and utility person(s) during peak times
- Maintains productive and professional relationships internal and external business partners and stakeholders
- Assists in the Dish room as needed
- Assists with general kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Maintains productive and professional relationships internal and external business partners and stakeholders
- In the absence of the Receiver, this position will be required to assist with the receiving function of accepting product and orders
Qualifications
Education:
The incumbent requires a Grade 12.
Food Safe Certificate is required
WHIMIS Certificate is required
Experience:
The incumbent requires a minimum 2 year of food service experience working in a roles with responsibilities of proper food handling, stock rotation, and work place organization and cleanliness.
Skills:
Ability to work efficiently and productively in a high volume setting for protracted periods of time;
Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting;
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt or respond to changing priorities and variable workloads.
Ability to learn quickly.
Positive attitude and the ability to interact productively and collaboratively with coworkers
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Department: Culinary Services
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Shifts are subject to change with business demands, however, primarily involve early mornings 6:00 am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 9/17/2025
Closing Date: 9/23/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resourcesfor assistance.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
Storeroom Associate (Porter), Culinary Services
About the role
Storeroom Associate (Porter), Culinary Services
Primary Purpose:
The Storeroom Associate supports the Culinary Central Stores Supervisor by assisting in the daily operations of the central stores and shipping/receiving area ensuring established procedures are consistently applied. Assists in putting away and handling stock ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable and non-perishable food products, equipment small wares, and operational supplies. Assists with the distribution of products from central stores to assigned storage areas, kitchen departments, and satellite locations.
Nature of Work:
Reporting directly to the Culinary Central Stores Coordinator, the Storeroom Associate supports the Culinary Central Stores Supervisor by assisting in the daily operations of the central stores and shipping/receiving area ensuring established procedures are consistently applied.
This position assists in shipping and receiving product orders ensuring accuracy of expected quality and quantities,
Assists in putting away and handling stock ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable and non-perishable food products, equipment small wares, and operational supplies.
Assists with the distribution of products from central stores to assigned storage areas, kitchen departments, and satellite locations.
Routinely audits storage areas to assist in ensuring appropriate par stock levels are maintained of materials and supplies required for Culinary Services Operations.
Shifts are subject to change with business demands, however, primarily involve early mornings 6:00 am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Accountabilities:
- Assists in the day to day activities related to the Culinary Services storekeeping operations
- Properly handles, stores and issues stock to internal departments as outlined in production sheets and location product requisitions
- Assists in preparing lists of stock items required based on par stock levels and as directed by production sheets and catering contracts
- Ensures proper rotation of stock (first in/first out)
- Properly handles, stores and issues stock to internal departments as outlined in production sheets and location product requisitions
- Assists in ensuring proper communication to ensure appropriate inventory levels of regular stock
- Arranges and rearranges stock as required for efficient service and minimum handling ensuring proper rotation and storage (first in/first out)
- Handles and stores all products in accordance to Public Health Food Safety regulations
- Ensures cleaning product, chemical, and hazardous materials are handled and stored in accordance to WHIMMIS and Workplace Safety
- Assists with the shipping and transfer of items from central stores to satellite retail locations as requisitioned
- Assists with counting monthly inventory
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of stockroom and storage areas including fridges, freezers and dry storage areas
- Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service. This includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time
- Assists in ensuring external clients and visitors are received and are directed to their destination and/or point of contact
- May occasionally be required to assist truck drivers and utility person(s) during peak times
- Maintains productive and professional relationships internal and external business partners and stakeholders
- Assists in the Dish room as needed
- Assists with general kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Maintains productive and professional relationships internal and external business partners and stakeholders
- In the absence of the Receiver, this position will be required to assist with the receiving function of accepting product and orders
Qualifications
Education:
The incumbent requires a Grade 12.
Food Safe Certificate is required
WHIMIS Certificate is required
Experience:
The incumbent requires a minimum 2 year of food service experience working in a roles with responsibilities of proper food handling, stock rotation, and work place organization and cleanliness.
Skills:
Ability to work efficiently and productively in a high volume setting for protracted periods of time;
Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting;
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adapt or respond to changing priorities and variable workloads.
Ability to learn quickly.
Positive attitude and the ability to interact productively and collaboratively with coworkers
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Department: Culinary Services
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Shifts are subject to change with business demands, however, primarily involve early mornings 6:00 am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 9/17/2025
Closing Date: 9/23/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resourcesfor assistance.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.