Title:  Receiver

Job Description

Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a Receiver on our Dining Services team at Dalhousie University, you’ll take on the important task of receiving food, equipment, and cleaning products delivered to Risley Hall on the Dalhousie University campus. The best part? It’s just the starting point of your career, so launch your future with us! 

Job Responsibilities

• Unload and store all supplies and groceries, checking labels and temperatures to ensure accuracy and quality
• Assist in placing orders with primary vendors
• Stock shelves, refrigerators, freezers, and various stations as needed
• Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture focused on having safety as a value
• Clean and maintain all kitchen areas as per cleaning schedule
• Sweep and mop all floors in kitchen areas
• Clean and sanitize all dishes, cookware, and equipment thoroughly
• Adhere to all Aramark policies and procedures
• Assist other locations as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in shipping/receiving role considered an asset
• 1+ years’ experience in food service considered an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification considered an asset
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Frequently reach below waist, waist to shoulder and above shoulder with frequent neck/back/torso twisting from left to right without restriction, reaching horizontally usually less than 20cm but on occasion can exceed 20cm
• Frequently lift an average weight of approximately 12kg with a maximum of 16kg. On occasion where weight may be greater than 16kg assistance from another person or a manual lifting aid is mandatory
• Perform repetitive movements at the wrist including side to side/up or down and multiple grasps of an average 5kg with a maximum of 10kg. Simple, power and fine finger manipulation for duration of scheduled shift

This is a union positions with SEIU Local 2. With this position comes: medical and dental benefits, employee meal plan, paid vacation/holidays, paid sick time, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development either with our outside of Aramark, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, employee events, and more!

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.