Food Service Attendant

SSP; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A food service company at Kelowna International Airport seeks a Food Service Associate. Responsibilities include greeting guests, processing orders, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates have food service experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Meal Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Benefits for Full-Time Employees

RRSP Employer Matching

Free Employee Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience working in a food service environment preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Process orders accurately into the POS system.
• Perform general cleaning tasks adhering to health standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to operate POS systems

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• $17.85 per hour
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Prescription Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• RRSP Employer Matching
• Free Employee Parking

Job Overview

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government‑issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Kelowna International Airport, including: White Spot, Tim Hortons, Subway, and retail stores.

Food Service Associate Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system
• Receive payment from the customer and process change
• Responsible for set‑up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break‑down of any machinery and equipment
• Complete opening, on‑going, and closing checklists as required
• Return all items used during your shift to the proper place; clean and organize all work and storage areas (including all coolers and refrigerators), empty and re‑line all trash containers
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards

Skills & Other Requirements

• Minimum six months experience working in a food service environment preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre‑check an order & close out a check.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.