Store keeper-Inventory management, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Health & Safety programs

Mental Health & Wellness resources

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Storekeeper / Inventory Controller to support receiving, storage, and distribution for our food-service kitchens. This role emphasizes accuracy in stock handling and timely data entry to maintain inventory levels and food quality.

You will verify deliveries, rotate stock using FIFO/FEFO, and work with culinary teams and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or food-service environments.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO and food storage is an asset.
• Food Handler Certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and inventory reports.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices.
• 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 par levels.
• Organize, label, date, and rotate products using FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Ensure proper storage of food products in dry, refrigerated, and frozen areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inventory control

Communication skills

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Storekeeper / Inventory Controller to support receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution operations within our food-service kitchens.

The successful candidate will ensure that food, beverages, supplies, and other products are received accurately, stored appropriately, rotated properly, and maintained at required inventory levels. This role works closely with culinary teams, suppliers, purchasing, and operational leadership.

Key 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.
• Accurately 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, retail, hospitality, or food-service environments.
• Food-service or commercial kitchen experience is an asset.
• Good computer literacy and ability to learn and use 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.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is accurate, organized, accountable, and proactive, with an understanding that effective inventory control directly impacts food quality, food safety, waste, and operating costs.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.