Food Service Worker

Metro; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Toronto is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support cafeteria operations, including food preparation and customer engagement. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and customer service experience. The role is temporary until September 2026, offering flexible hours during the week.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in catering or food preparation for large groups preferred.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Ability to lift items and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cafeteria operations including food preparation and customer service.
• Engage positively with customers to ensure a welcoming dining experience.
• Monitor food quality and stock levels.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or Culinary Arts certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Food Service Worker

Requisition ID: 43705

Career Group: Administrative

Division: Finance (01000179)

Department: Finance and Accounting

Work Location: METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province: Canada : Ontario

Position Type: Temporary

Engagement: This role is part-time, temporary (Mon-Thurs, 24 hours a week) until September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cafeteria operations, including food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and customer service.
• Assist in executing the daily menu, preparing meals that are nutritious, visually appealing, and aligned with dietary needs or preferences. Meet the guidelines for Metro’s Home Meal Replacements, Fresh2Go product lines, plus an a la carte menu.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food preparation and service areas in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Engage positively with customers, responding to questions and feedback to ensure a welcoming dining experience.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels, and service standards; report any concerns or shortages to the Cafeteria Operations Lead.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring inventory is organized and rotated according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Coordinate internal catering services for meetings, events, and special functions, including food prep and delivery setup.
• Maintain and replenish coffee stations throughout the building, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and functional.
• Accurately complete assigned checklists, logs, or records related to cleaning, food temperatures, and inventory tracking.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace culture through collaboration and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Service, or a related field is an asset.
• 1-3 years experience supporting catering or food preparation for large groups is preferred.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Strong customer service orientation and good communication skills.
• Proven experience in food service or cafeteria environments (placing orders, served meals and beverages, exchanged money and used POS system to process transactions and credit cards).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift items as needed.
• Basic proficiency with general PC applications or point-of-sale (POS) systems is an asset.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.