Food Service Associate Part Time

Ontario Power Generation; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation is seeking a Food Service Worker in Bowmanville to support daily meal preparation and serving. You will assist with washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning foods, and help set up items for purchase in a retail setting.

The role requires handling cash, providing friendly customer service, and maintaining sanitation standards across all service areas. Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with cash handling and basic POS use.
• Strong time management to handle busy periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up food items for service.
• Assist with food prep and basic cooking tasks.
• Serve customers with a friendly and efficient approach.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all areas.

Skills

Cash handling

Time management

Team player

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Description

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicablepaytransparencylegislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

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.