Food Service Associate Part-Time to Full-Time

Compass Group Canada; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Port Colborne, Ontario, is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals while ensuring presentation and quality. You will perform prep work, assist with serving, and support cashiering in retail areas, all while following food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1 Certification and strong English communication, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification is required.
• Cash register experience is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, cut, and portion fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and food to/from stations following safety standards.
• Store and rotate food with proper dating and safety procedures.
• Set up items for daily purchase.
• Perform general cleaning and waste disposal.
• Distribute supplies and portable equipment.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Provide friendly customer service and handle cashiering where required.
• Relate customer concerns to supervisor for resolution.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Work across retail areas including cashiering and serving.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

English communication

Cash handling

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $20.50. 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. 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

10am - 3pm Mon-Fri - hours may fluctuate +/- based on business needs

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.
• Strict adherence to food safety practises with tracking and documentation

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:

• FoodSafe 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.