Food Service Associate, Part Time

Compass Group Canada; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation. The role includes prep work, safe handling of pans and trays, proper food storage, and setting up daily items for sale.

Applicants should have Food Safe Level 1 certification, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Previous food service experience is a plus; physical ability to perform duties is required.

Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 1 Certification.
• Familiar with cash register operations (asset).
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle heavy workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English (verbal and written) and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast-food (asset).
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring food quality and presentation.
• Perform prep work: wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays safely between workstations, stove and fridge.
• Store food with proper wrapping, dating and rotation.
• Set up items for daily purchase.
• General cleaning and trash disposal.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards for portion control and temperatures.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner and follow service steps.
• Address customer concerns and relay information to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Skills

Food Safety

Cash Handling

Time Management

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Following Instructions

Physical Fitness

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.