Food Service Pro: Fast, Friendly Guest Service

Chartwells Higher Education; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Halifax seeks a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals, while ensuring quality and safety across retail areas.

The role involves prep work, cashiering, line serving and maintaining sanitation, with strong teamwork to handle high-volume service. You must be comfortable following recipes, manage time effectively, communicate in English, and be physically able to carry trays and stand for long periods. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in a 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays to and from work stations safely.
• Store food with proper dating and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on a daily basis.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation; remove trash as needed.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner and follow service steps.
• Resolve customer concerns and relay information to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service across all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Skills

Cash handling

Time management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Following instructions

Physical ability

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education in Halifax seeks a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals, while ensuring quality and safety across retail areas.

The role involves prep work, cashiering, line serving and maintaining sanitation, with strong teamwork to handle high-volume service. You must be comfortable following recipes, manage time effectively, communicate in English, and be physically able to carry trays and stand for long periods. Training provided.