food counter attendant

Government of Canada; Upper Tantallon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking kitchen staff for various locations in Nova Scotia. This position involves serving customers, preparing food, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. No degree is necessary, and training will be provided for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• No formal education required, will receive training.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and pressured environments.

Responsibilities

• Handle food preparation, serving, and kitchen sanitation.
• Stock and manage kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities 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

Additional information 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