About The Gourmet Warehouse The Gourmet Warehouse is a unique specialty food and housewares emporium appealing to professionals and home cooks alike. Located in the heart of Vancouver, The Gourmet Warehouse has been in business since 1998. It started in a 700 square foot alley accessed warehouse.

Now the store boasts over 19,000 square feet of specialty ingredients and an inclusive range of cookware essentials, from spatulas to tagines. You’ll find everything you need to outfit and enhance your kitchen and beyond.

Seasonal Cooking School Janitorial Assistant The Gourmet Warehouse is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Cleaning Assistant to help keep our Cooking School clean, organized, and ready to welcome guests. This role supports the smooth transition between classes by ensuring the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the next event.

Responsibilities include clearing and cleaning tables and workstations; washing and putting away dishes, cookware, and utensils; operating the dishwasher; emptying garbage and recycling; washing floors; and laundering and organizing kitchen linens. You will also help return supplies and equipment to their proper places and let the team know when an area needs additional attention.

The ideal candidate takes pride in a clean, welcoming space, works efficiently without overlooking details, and is comfortable completing tasks independently. Reliability and a willingness to help the broader Cooking School team are essential.

This seasonal position offers approximately 16–24 hours per week. Shifts begin between 7:00/8:00 a.m., and availability on both weekdays and weekends is required.





Seasonal Gift Basket Fulfillment Team Member The Gourmet Warehouse is seeking organized, dependable team members to support our Gift Basket Department during the busy holiday season. In this role, you will help prepare thoughtful, beautifully presented gifts for individual and corporate clients while ensuring orders are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include gathering products, assembling and packaging gift baskets, checking contents against order details, preparing completed gifts for pickup or delivery, and keeping the fulfillment area organized and well stocked. You may also assist clients with questions or order requests, providing friendly and skilled service throughout their experience.

We are looking for someone who can manage their time, follow instructions carefully, and maintain a high standard of presentation while working through a busy order schedule. The ability to work independently, stay organized as priorities change, and collaborate with the team will help you succeed in this position.

Approximately 16–40 hours per week are available, with both day and evening shifts. Availability Monday through Sunday is required, with schedules varying according to holiday order volumes and business needs.

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- retail: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Seasonal Positions Available - Gift Baskets/Janitorial (Vancouver)
🏢 The Gourmet Warehouse
📍 Vancouver