Food Receiving And Procurement Assistant

Description:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is seeking a Food Receiving and Procurement Assistant to support the Culinary Arts & Professional Food Studies Department. Reporting to the Food Procurement Coordinator, the role is integral to managing the daily procurement, delivery, and storage of food and related items essential to culinary training operations.

Key responsibilities include ordering, receiving, verifying, and storing food products in alignment with internal requisitions and purchase orders. You will maintain high standards in food safety, sanitation, and inventory control. The role also involves clear and timely communication with instructional staff and team members through various platforms, maintaining cleanliness of receiving and storage areas, handling substitutions, processing returns, and ensuring credits are applied where necessary.

You will be expected to train and guide support staff, monitor stock levels, and help compare invoices to contracts for accuracy. This physically active position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional evening or weekend availability. Candidates must be ready to work an early shift (starting at 6:30 a.m.) or cover late shifts when necessary.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Food Handler’s Certificate (or equivalent)

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with computers and the ability to learn new software

• Knowledge of institutional procurement and food safety practices

• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, high-paced environment

• Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered