Food Service Worker - Canadian Forces Base

Aramark; Halifax; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Employee meal plan

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes provided

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Professional development reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities for depend U

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a reliable Food Service Worker to join the base's food services team on the Halifax waterfront. This full-time, Monday–Friday daytime role offers stability, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop culinary skills while serving the local base community.

The position emphasizes food safety, guest service, and teamwork, with benefits like health coverage, meal plans, uniforms, and development opportunities. A fingerprint background check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is an asset.
• WHMIS and Food Safe certifications; First Aid is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances, bend, twist, and lift up to 12 kg.
• Genuine desire to provide excellent service and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using standard recipes and prep lists.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food for freshness.
• Labels, dates, and stores leftovers per Aramark standards.
• Keeps refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly.
• Cleans and sanitizes stations and equipment at shift end.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment per food safety standards.
• Follows safety policies and reports accidents.
• Completes required training.

Skills

English communication

Food service experience

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

WHMIS and Food Safe certifications

First Aid certification

Job description

Food Service Worker - Canadian Forces Base

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and passionate Food Service Worker to join our food services team at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) on the Halifax waterfront.

This unique culinary role offers the perfect blend of high-volume kitchen excitement and professional stability, featuring a Monday to Friday day-time schedule, and a supportive team environment. If you hold a strong foundation in food safety and guest service, and you are looking for a role that offers true work-life balance while serving a dedicated base community, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is an asset.
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced) certifications; First Aid is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both supervised and unsupervised.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk short and long distances, bend, twist, and push, pull, and lift an average of 12kg.
• Genuine desire to provide excellent service and collaborate with your colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This position is full time with a daytime Monday to Friday schedule. Aramark Canada offers extended health benefits, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, paid sick time, paid vacation time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal), opportunities for advancement, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, volunteerism events, team events, and more!

The successful candidate must complete and pass a series of background checks, inlcuding having their fingerprints taken. This process may take up to several weeks to conclude.

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.