Food Service Associate, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Welland; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a friendly Food Service Worker to join the team at Niagara College Welland. You will assist with prep, serving customers, cashier duties and maintaining sanitation standards in a fast-paced college dining environment.

The role requires good English communication, reliable time management, ability to work independently or with others, and a willingness to follow recipes and safety procedures. Experience in food service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Familiar with cash registers is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English, verbal and written.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, cut and seedy fruits/vegetables as needed.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays safely between stations.
• Store food with proper rotation and dating procedures.
• Set up items for daily purchase.
• Perform cleaning duties and manage waste.
• Distribute supplies and equipment.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner.

Skills

Cashier familiarity

Time management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food service experience

Job description

17452-Niagara College - W | 17452
100 Niagara College Blvd
WELLAND, ON L3C 7L3, CAN

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:

• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• 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.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help