Food Service Associate, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Food Service Worker in Oshawa to prepare, present and serve meals with high quality and presentation. The role includes prep work, safe handling of food, stocking, and assisting customers in a retail setting.

The position requires Food Safe Level 1 Certification, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Healthcare/hotel/food service experience is a plus, with a physical capacity to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• Cash register experience is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Healthcare/food service experience is an asset.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals with quality and presentation.
• Perform prep tasks: washing, peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food safely between stations.
• Store and rotate food with proper dating and safety procedures.
• Set up items for daily sale and assist customers.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance.
• Provide cashiering and line serving across retail areas.
• Address customer concerns and relay to supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Cash handling

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $18.50. 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 applicable pay transparency legislation. 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:

• Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• 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.