Food Service Worker

Chartwells K-12; Gander; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking a Food Service Worker for Gander Elementary to assist with daily meal service, food preparation and customer service. You will handle cash, maintain cleanliness, and ensure adherence to safety standards and portion control.

The role supports a friendly, efficient service environment in a school setting. Applicants should have strong English communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food safely between stations, stove, and fridge.
• Store food with proper dating and rotation; follow food safety rules.
• Set up items for purchase on a daily basis.
• Perform cleaning tasks and remove trash to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment as needed.
• Follow recipes and production standards for proper temperatures and portions; notify if temperatures are off.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner and handle concerns with supervisor.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance in all areas and assist with cashiering where needed.

Skills

Cash register familiarity

Time management

Independence and teamwork

English proficiency

Food service experience asset

Job description

71718-Gander Elementary - | 71718
10 Penney Lane
GANDER, NL A1V 0J3, CAN

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.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

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:

• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• 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.