food counter attendant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Odours.

Work setting:

Restaurant. Food service establishment. Fast food outlet or concession.

Tasks:

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Load buspans and trays.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
• Place dishes in storage area.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Package take-out food.
• Portion and wrap foods.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
• Take customers' orders.
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment.
• Handle and store cleaning products.
• 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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Supervise and check assembly of trays.
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards.
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres.

Supervision:

Kitchen and food service helpers. Food service counter attendants and food preparers. Working groups. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Cook (general).

Equipment and machinery experience:

Conventional oven. Electronic cash register. Food dispensers.

Security and safety:

Basic security clearance.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Ability to multitask. Initiative. Dependability. Positive attitude. Flexibility. Excellent oral communication.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Are you currently a student?.
4. Do you have experience working in this field?.
5. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend.