Cafeteria Attendant

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automation company in the Region of Waterloo seeks a Cafeteria Attendant to manage food preparation and service in the cafeteria. Responsibilities include daily food prep, inventory management, and compliance with health guidelines. Candidates should have 2-3 years in food services, a secondary school diploma, and a Food Safety Handling Course. Join a dynamic team with competitive benefits, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Subsidized breakfast and lunches

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in food services, with a background in baking or catering considered an asset.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices is essential.
• Must have valid driver’s license and preferably use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and serving meals in the cafeteria.
• Assist in maintaining daily operations of the cafeteria.
• Conduct inventory reviews and order supplies weekly.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety handling

Customer service

Baking

Education

Secondary school diploma

Completion of Food Safety Handling Course

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission‑critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Major Duties

As a Cafeteria Attendant, you are responsible for food preparation and serving of meals in the cafeteria. You will assist the Cafeteria Supervisor in maintaining the overall daily operations of the cafeteria.

***This advertisement is for a limited term - 6 month contract***

Specific Responsibilities

• Daily preparation of food; sandwiches, salad bar, soup, catering orders, etc.
• Use and operate cafeteria appliances safely and as required
• Daily baking duties using the oven.
• Serve hot entrée lunch to employees, customers, and other guests
• Prepare items as requested by customer.
• Refill/restock food items throughout the day; salad bar, sandwiches, beverage fridge, snack cart, etc.
• Receive payment for food items purchased
• Receive and process in‑coming catering orders. Work with the Cafeteria Supervisor to determine the best method of a catering (i.e. in house, outside vendor, etc.)
• Wash dishes as required.
• Store silverware as well as coffee/tea mugs and plates after they have been cleaned.
• Conduct an inventory review weekly to determine the needs for the following week.
• Order food and supplies weekly using the on‑line order form. Unpack and store supplies.
• Receive in‑coming orders from supplier and check against the order made for accuracy.
• Maintain coffee stations throughout the building; clean, refill and restock items.
• Thoroughly clean the steam table.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria.
• Prepare and store food in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout‑tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
• Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents

Qualifications

Education

• Secondary school diploma.
• Completion of Food Safety Handling Course.

Experience

• Two to three years of experience in food services. A background in baking and/or catering is considered an asset.
• Experience with food preparation and presentation
• Knowledge of common safe food handling practices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Work, Excel, Outlook preferred.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.