Food Service Specialist — Prep, Service & Sanitation

Compass Group Canada; Iona; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals in a healthcare, hotel, or retail setting. You will perform prep work, handle cash, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in every service.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1, strong time management, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You will maintain clean stations, assist customers, and support supervisors with daily operations.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Cash register experience is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle heavy workload.
• Ability to work independently and in team setting.
• 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 an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English communication

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present and serve meals in a healthcare, hotel, or retail setting. You will perform prep work, handle cash, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in every service.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1, strong time management, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You will maintain clean stations, assist customers, and support supervisors with daily operations.