Food Service Worker

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. is hiring Food Service Workers to prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation. The role involves prep work, serving customers, cashiering, and maintaining sanitation standards in a healthcare/retail setting.

The candidate should have FoodSafe Level 1 certification, cash register familiarity is a plus, and strong English communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle heavy workloads is essential.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification is required.
• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle a heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting as required.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written, with ability to follow instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to perform 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 and safe areas.
• Store food with proper wrapping, dating and rotation.
• Set up items for daily purchase.
• General cleaning and waste removal per sanitation standards.
• Distribute supplies and portable equipment.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Serve customers politely and efficiently.
• Address customer concerns and relay information to supervision.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

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.
• 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:

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• 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.