counterperson - food services

Education:

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

Work setting:

Food service establishment. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs.
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Scour pots and pans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards.
• Provide customer service.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Electronic cash register.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Financial benefits:

Gratuities.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Other benefits. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Does not require Canadian work experience.