food service counter attendant

Bhebeh TeaSteinbach, MBJob Bankpublished 08/31/2026

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Coffee shop.

Tasks:

  • Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables.
  • Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs.
  • Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
  • Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used.
  • Package take-out food.
  • Portion and wrap foods.
  • Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
  • Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
  • Stock refrigerators and salad bars.
  • Take customers' orders.
  • Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas.
  • Remove kitchen garbage and trash.
  • Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
  • Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Handling heavy loads.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

  • Client focus.
  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Initiative.
  • Dependability.
  • Positive attitude.

Screening questions:

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Financial benefits:

Gratuities.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.