Food Service Worker

Compass Group Canada; Clam Point; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker in Nova Scotia. The role involves preparing, presenting, and serving meals while maintaining food quality and presentation standards.

The position requires strong time management, teamwork, and English communication skills, with prior food service experience seen as an asset. Candidates should be able to work independently or as part of a team and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Good command of English, verbal and written, and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is a plus.
• 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 workstations while following safety standards.
• Store food properly with wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
• Set up daily items for purchase.
• Perform general cleaning and discard trash as required.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Follow recipes and production standards to ensure quality and proper temperatures.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

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.

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:

• 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.