Food Service Associate - catering/dish

Dexterra; Ajax; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Extended health benefits

Employee referral program

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Job summary

Dexterra is hiring a Food Services Associate reporting to the Chef Manager to perform a variety of customer service tasks within the food services function. You will deliver excellent guest experiences and work with the right teams to turn problems into solutions.

Your work will include preparing items, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining a clean work area while delivering great service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry.
• Food Safety certification.
• WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
• Great Customer Service.
• Professional and Punctual.
• Monday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm shift (Weekend Availability for the odd Catering).
• Quick learner and able to work on your own.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items and manage tasks for an assigned service station.
• Follow health and safety regulations while preparing food, using proper tools.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area, kitchen, and dining area.
• Remain an ambassador of goodwill, ethics, and client relations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to create culinary experiences.
• Maintain speed of service standards.
• Listen to customers and route questions to management as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

WHMIS

Punctual

Shift flexibility

Hospitality experience

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 17.00 - CAD 18.00 - hourly

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together to turn problems into solutions and challenges into moments of ingenuity.

As aFood ServicesAssociate,reporting to the Chef Manager, you will perform a variety of customer service based taskswithin the food services function. This position requires excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. Growth opportunities are possible for the right candidate.

Your work will include:

• Prepare items and assume responsibilities for any job task associated with an assigned service station
• Adhere to all required health and safety regulations and procedures while preparing food including:
  • Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives, ovens, cleaning materials)
  • Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cut-resistant gloves)
  • Complying with FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards including the recording of all time temperature sensitive food items
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area, including equipment, kitchen, and dining area. Clean dishes and cutlery manually or with the dishwasher
• Remain an ambassador of goodwill, ethics, and great client relations at all times on behalf of Dana Hospitality
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times, supporting an environment that strives to create exceptional culinary experiences
• Maintains speed of service standards
• Listens to customers (internal and external) and responds professionally to all questions and concerns, directing concerns to further levels of management as needed

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum1-2years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• Food Safetycertification
• WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
• Great Customer Service
• Professional and Punctual
• Monday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm shift (Weekend Availability for the odd Catering)
• Quick learner and able to work on your own.

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Benefits start on day one
• Work-life balance
• Competitive Wages
• Extended health benefits.
• Employee Referral Program
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader
• A true abilityto leave your mark and not just be a cog in a giant machine

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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