Food Counter Attendant

Tim Hortons; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Group insurance

Free parking

Learning and training paid by the EMP

On-site housing options

Job summary

Tim Hortons in Yellowknife, NT is hiring a full-time Food Counter Attendant to work on-site in a fast-paced coffee shop environment. The role pays $20.00 per hour for 30 to 40 hours per week, with overtime available, and includes early morning, evening, night and weekend shifts.

The position is permanent and starts as soon as possible. Day to day you will serve customers at the counter, take orders, prepare and heat simple food items, and keep the dining and kitchen areas clean and stocked.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required.
• Experience is an asset but not mandatory.
• Must be available for shift or on-call work including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Take customers' orders and serve at counters or buffet tables.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items; portion and wrap take-out food.
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods; wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit.
• Stock refrigerators and replenish condiments and supplies at tables and serving areas.
• Operate dishwashers and sanitize and wash dishes, glassware and flatware by hand.
• Receive, unpack and store supplies; keep records of food quantities used.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, storage areas and equipment; handle and store cleaning products.
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors; remove rubbish and trash.
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, slice and trim foodstuffs.

Skills

Take orders

Customer service

Food preparation

Dishwashing

Stock management

Safety & cleaning

Job description

This full-time Food Counter Attendant position at Tim Hortons in Yellowknife, NT pays $20.00 per hour for 30 to 40 hours per week, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. The role is permanent and starts as soon as possible.

Day to day, you'll serve customers at the counter, take orders, prepare and heat simple food items, and keep the dining and kitchen areas clean and stocked. The work is on site at a coffee shop location, with no remote option.

About the Role: Food Counter Attendant

Counter and floor duties make up a large part of the shift. You'll take customers' orders, serve at counters or buffet tables, package take-out food, and portion and wrap foods. You'll also replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas, and stock refrigerators.

Kitchen prep is also part of the work. You'll wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit, use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs, and frost and decorate cakes and baked goods. Receiving, unpacking and storing supplies in refrigerators, freezers and cupboards is included as well.

Keeping the workspace clean is a regular part of every shift. You'll sanitize and wash dishes by hand and by dishwasher, clear and clean tables and trays, sweep and mop floors, remove kitchen garbage, and handle and store cleaning products.

The posting notes a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, handling heavy loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs), and working under pressure.

Benefits and Salary

The pay is $20.00 per hour, with 30 to 40 hours per week and overtime available. The employer offers a health care plan and group insurance benefits.

Financial benefits include gratuities. Additional perks listed include free parking, learning and training paid by the employer, and on-site housing options. Relocation costs are not covered by the employer.

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company: Tim Hortons

Location: Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3

Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available

Pay: $20.00/hour (30–40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

The role covers counter service, food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Duties listed in the posting span customer-facing tasks, basic food prep, dishwashing and general cleaning throughout the shift.

• Take customers' orders and serve at counters or buffet tables
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items; portion, wrap and package take-out food
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods; wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Stock refrigerators and replenish condiments and supplies at tables and serving areas
• Operate dishwashers and sanitize and wash dishes, glassware and flatware by hand; load buspans and trays
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas; keep records of food quantities used
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment; handle and store cleaning products
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors; clear and clean tables, trays and chairs; remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs

Requirements / Skills

No degree, certificate or diploma is required for this position. The posting lists experience as an asset, not a requiretr. Candidates should be available for shift or on-call work, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

• Education: no degree, certificate or diploma required
• Experience: experience an asset (not mandatory)
• Availability: must be available for shift or on-call work across early morning, morning, day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Physical capability: standing for extended periods, handling heavy loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs), repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Personal suitability: client focus, reliable, team player, ability to multitask, initiative, dependability, positive attitude and efficient interpersonal skills
• Transportation: own transportation or public transit available
• Work eligibility: must be authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents with a valid work permit may apply)