Food Service Worker Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker in Ottawa to prepare, present and serve meals with a focus on quality and presentation. The role involves safe food handling, setup for daily service, and assisting customers at the counter.

The job requires FoodSafe Level 1 certification, strong time management, English proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior healthcare/food service experience is a plus; a cashiering capability is an asset.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification required or asset
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good command of English, written and spoken
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Perform prep work: wash, peel, cut and seed fruits/vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays between stations safely.
• Store food with proper dating and rotation; follow food safety rules.
• Set up items for sale and assist customers at the counter.
• Clean work areas and dispose of waste.
• Assist with stocking and inventory in retail areas.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portion control.
• Provide friendly, efficient service and address customer concerns.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independence

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The hourly wage is $17.90. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

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.