Food Counter Attendant

mcmurraygroupofcompanies; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefit (employee-?

Group RRSP

Job summary

A&W Whitehorse (Turnaround Foods Ltd.) is seeking 4 full-time, permanent Food Counter Attendants to start immediately at 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon. Wage is $21/hr with 35-40 hours per week, English language requirement, and comprehensive optional benefits.

The McMurray Group operates A&W Restaurants across Western Canada and promotes a positive, people-centered workplace grounded in respect, teamwork and open communication. Opportunities to learn, grow and succeed are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal well with a variety of people and work as a team.
• Initiative and good judgement; ability to follow directions.
• Reliable and honest.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods; some heavy lifting.
• Clear oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and process payments.
• Prepare, heat and finish cooked food items.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Serve customers at the counter or at tables.
• Stock refrigerators, cupboards and salad bars; manage supplies.
• Assist team members with food and beverage preparation.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

A&W Whitehorse (Turnaround Foods Ltd.) is seeking 4 full-time, permanent, Food Counter Attendants (NOC65201) to start immediately. (2222 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C8)

Positions: 4 Wage:$21/hr Hours Per Week:35-40 Language: English
Benefitsinclude an optional, employee-contributed single or family Medical and Dental Benefit plan comprising Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical Services, Medical Equipment, Travel Coverage, Vision Care, Basic and Optional Life Insurance, along with an optional, employee-contributed Group RRSP.
The McMurray Group owns and operates A&W Restaurants across Western Canada. We are committed to creating a positive, people-centered workplace built on respect, teamwork, and open communication. We recognize and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our team members, and we strive to provide an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed.

Job Duties

The Food Counter Attendant is responsible for taking customer orders, accepting various forms of payment, and serving the customers either at the food counter or table. The role also involves preparing, heating, and finishing cooked food items. As well, keeping all stations clean and sanitized.

The Food Counter Attendant does the following:

• use a cash register to take customer orders, accept payment and give change
• answer customer questions about menu items and serve customers at counter
• preparing food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, deep fried sides, milkshakes, ice cream dishes and beverages, including coffee-type drinks
• clean, peel, slice and trim food items using manual and electric appliances
• stock refrigerators, cupboards, and salad bars
• keep records of the quantities of food used, or wasted
• clean and sanitize kitchen areas including, work surfaces, cupboards, and storage areas, as well as dispose of kitchen garbage
• clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs
• help other workers who prepare or serve food and beverages.
• sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist team members
• bring clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving/staging areas
• refill condiments and other supplies at tables and in serving areas
• unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards, and storage areas
• sort and remove garbage and wash garbage cans
• orderly unload trucks picking up or delivering food and supplies

Job Requirements

• Ability to deal well with a variety of people, team player
• Initiative, good judgement, decision making and working well with authority
• Responsible, reliable, honest
• Physical Demands
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Some heavy lifting
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues

Posted: October 28, 2025

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications without work authorization will not be considered.

If you are viewing this posting, the position has not yet been filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for assessments and interviews.