Galley/Commissary

Posted:
2/25/2026, 8:25:29 PM

Location(s):
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. With over 70 years of experience, we serve more than 250 carriers across more than 30 countries, delivering delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to millions of travelers worldwide. We are dedicated to fostering a motivating work environment where employees can develop their skills and reach their full potential.
 

Summary

The Galley Builder is responsible for the preparation of non-food items. Each flight is prepared differently according to the airline specifications. The time required to build a particular galley depends on the size and type of flight for which it is being used and the availability of supplies.

Responsibilities:

  • Removing trolleys from the wash, after the trolleys have gone through the wash, they are removed in the galley building area.
  • Sliding the trolley to the end of the conveyor belt then pushed off the line onto the ground
  • Removing drawers from the trolley one at a time (stocked items include plastic cups, glassware, napkins, dishware and tea/coffee service).
  • Drawers are stocked according to airline specifications and placed into the trolley
  • The Galley Builder pushes completed flights to the final assembly area

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.
  • Must have skill and ability to understand and read spec.
  • Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.
  • Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty and mutual respect.
  • Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting (approx. 50lbs) is required.
  • Ability to work shift work

Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
  • May work outside in a variety of weather conditions
  • Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +10 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius)
  • Subject to hot temperatures
  • Works with chemicals and industrial cleaning materials
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
  • This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
     

Rate of Pay: CA$21.32 per hour

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!