food counter attendant

DK NGUYEN Bakery; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Whitehorse, Canada, is seeking a dedicated food service worker to assist with various duties, including preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have relevant experience, a food safety certificate, and be able to manage physical tasks. This is a full-time position offering a supportive environment with opportunities for newcomer integration.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Mentorship and coaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to manage heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes to serving areas and set tables.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and items.
• Prepare and serve food items to customers.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Positive attitude

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Electronic cash register

Food dispensers

Grill

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Electronic cash register
• Food dispensers
• Grill

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?
2. Are you available for the advertised start date?
3. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
4. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Support for Indigenous people
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers