barista

Creamy Rainbow Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Halifax is seeking kitchen staff to assist in food preparation, serve customers, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have a Food Safety Certificate and at least 2 years of experience in food service. This on-site position demands reliability, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in food service.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.

Skills

Client focus

Reliable

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Tools

Electronic cash register

Conventional oven

Grill

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work location: On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Coffee shop
• Restaurant and food service
• Bakery

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load buspans and trays
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• 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
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Serve food and beverages
• Prepare special orders
• Calculate billing charges
• Record customers' orders
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Electronic cash register
• Grill

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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