Food Service Helper

Focus Community Development Corporation; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance plans

Pension plan

Leave entitlements

Job summary

The Department of National Defence is seeking Food Service Helpers to support dining operations at CFB Borden. You will contribute to meal preparation, serving, and overall food service delivery as part of a large institutional team.

Applicants should have experience in food service and be able to follow strict food safety guidelines, with asset qualifications including culinary training and a valid food safety certificate. On-site work at CFB Borden is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment as part of a team.
• Ability to follow safety, hygiene and PPE procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, assembly, and serving of meals.
• Gather or transport food products and supplies.
• Replenish serving areas and sanitize workspaces.
• Operate POS or perform cashier duties if required.
• Support a large institutional dining facility as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Willingness to work weekends/holidays

Education

Culinary certificate

At least one year culinary training

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certificate

Tools

POS experience

Cashier experience

Job description

About the Position

The Department of National Defence is hiring Food Service Helpers to support food service operations at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

The successful candidates will work as part of a team in a large-scale institutional dining facility and assist with the preparation, serving, and overall delivery of food services.

Duties

• Assist with the preparation, assembly, and serving of meals
• Gather, transport, receive, and store food products and supplies
• Replenish serving areas
• Clean and sanitize food preparation, service, and dining areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety proceduresOperate a point-of-sale terminal and perform cashier duties, depending on operational requirements
• Provide other food service support as required
• Work effectively as part of a team

Required Experience

Applicants must have experience working as part of a team in a food service environment.

Relevant experience may include:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Catering services
• Hospitals
• Long-term care or assisted living facilities
• Schools or other educational institutions
• Military food service environments
• Correctional facilities
• Camps

Asset Qualifications

The following are considered assets but are not required to apply:

• Culinary certificate
• At least one year of completed culinary training
• Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Valid recognized food safety certificate
• Experience as a short-order cook, cook, or commis
• Point-of-sale (POS) experience
• Cashier experience
• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must be:

• Willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Willing and able to complete a valid food safety program
• Willing and able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, if required
• Able to obtain Reliability Status security clearance
• Willing and able to work on-site at CFB Borden

What DND Offers

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance plans
• Pension plan
• Variety of leave entitlements
• Opportunities for advancement and career development
• Diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team

Who Can Apply?

Persons residing in Canada, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad, may apply.

Applicants must currently live in Borden, Ontario, or be willing to relocate to Borden, Ontario.