Food Service Worker, PT

Compass Group Canada; Waverley No. 44; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Canada is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals while ensuring food quality. The ideal candidate will be familiar with food safety practices and possess FoodSafe Level 1 Certification. Strong time management and customer service skills are essential. This role requires working Monday to Friday during the daytime, with no evening or weekend shifts, following the school calendar. Join a rewarding team focused on providing healthy dining solutions.

Benefits

Health benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Focus on mental health and wellness

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve meals.
• Carry food to and from work stations safely.
• Store food following safety procedures.
• Serve customers in a friendly manner.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Food handling

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com . We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Working Title: Food Service Worker

Employment Status: Part-Time

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour

Address: 2393 Rocky Lake Drive Waverley NS B2R 1S4

New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime shifts

Start Date: January5, 2026

Important Information: Previous kitchen/food prep experience is preferred. No evening or weekend shifts. Schedule follows the school calendar.

Why work with Chartwells?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today's students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Summary

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

• 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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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