Food Prep Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Halifax; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Halifax is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation. You will perform prep work, carry trays, store food, and assist customers.

The role requires strong time management, the ability to work independently or in a team, and good English. Prior food service experience is an asset; physical ability to perform duties is required. Training and advancement opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle a heavy workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting as required.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality and serving temperatures.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relay information to supervisor.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Prepares, presents and serves meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Food Service Workers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.