Inventory Controller - Food Service & FIFO

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Storekeeper / Inventory Controller to support receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution across our food-service kitchens. You will ensure food, beverages, and supplies are received accurately, stored properly, rotated via FIFO/FEFO, and kept at optimal levels.

The role requires meticulous entry of data, regular cycle counts, and collaboration with culinary teams, suppliers, and leadership to maintain inventory integrity and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or food-service environments.
• Food-service or commercial kitchen experience is an asset.
• Good computer literacy and ability to learn web-based inventory and reporting systems.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately count, record, reconcile, and track inventory.
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and inventory reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, food storage, and basic food-safety practices is an asset.
• Food Handler Certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move products weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical receiving and inventory duties for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices.
• Check quantities, product specifications, quality, packaging, and condition of incoming goods.
• Report shortages, overages, substitutions, damages, and incorrect deliveries.
• Enter receiving and inventory information into web-based inventory systems.
• Conduct scheduled physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment requirements based on established par levels.
• Organize, label, date, and rotate products using FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Ensure food products are stored appropriately in dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas.
• Monitor product shelf life and identify products approaching expiry.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
• Assist with stock transfers and distribution of products to kitchens and food-service outlets.
• Track inventory variances, waste, spoilage, and other product losses.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, delivery personnel, chefs, purchasing, and management.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, workplace health and safety, and safe-lifting procedures.
• Perform other receiving, inventory, and storekeeping duties as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Inventory counting

FIFO/FEFO

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Inventory software

PO software

Job description

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Storekeeper / Inventory Controller to support receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution across our food-service kitchens. You will ensure food, beverages, and supplies are received accurately, stored properly, rotated via FIFO/FEFO, and kept at optimal levels.

The role requires meticulous entry of data, regular cycle counts, and collaboration with culinary teams, suppliers, and leadership to maintain inventory integrity and food-safety standards.