food counter attendant

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Shift. Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend. Overtime available.