Full-time Food Service Worker - Receiver Steward

ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food service team at Algonquin College seeks a Food Service Worker to manage deliveries, assist in kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards. Candidates should have a secondary school education and experience in food service, with strong organizational skills and the ability to perform under pressure. This full-time role includes benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a high volume food service operation considered an asset.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stock a variety of merchandise (up to 44 lb).
• Ability to work flexible hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Receive merchandise and check for quality and accuracy.
• Ensure proper storage and cleaning of dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels and participate in inventory counts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Tactful service

Education

Secondary School (Grade 12 equivalent)

Job description

Please Note : If you are a current Algonquin College employee apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department :

Marketplace Food Court

Position Type : FullTime Support

Salary Range : 23.46$27.25Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours :

Anticipated Start Date :

May 12 2025

Length of Contract : N / A

Posting Information

Support Staff employees as defined by the fulltime Support Staff Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date :

May 6 2025

Please note : jobs are posted until 11 : 59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description :

The food service team member properly receives all merchandise delivered to Marketplace Food Court. They check products and confirm invoices for accuracy overall product quality and appropriate date labeling. The individual ensures items are safely stored using the FIFO method of product rotation. This position assist with ensuring availability of staple items identified through established departmental par levels are communicated to the Executive Chef in a timely manner for ordering purposes. As the Marketplace Food Court steward the team member is responsible for the daily set up of the dishwasher and dishwashing station. They are responsible for ensuring all approved safety protocols are followed while cleaning dishes pots and pans. The employee will ensure that the dish room pot room servery and seating area are well maintained cleaned and sanitized.

Receiving Duties

Receive deliveries as required and ensures all food is properly placed in the assigned location.

Check for appropriate due dates on boxes and inspect for quality accuracy or damage.

Ensures items are safely stored using the FIFO method of product rotation

Ensures Walk in coolers are kept according to Public Health standards and all food is stored safely.

Ensures all fresh food storage containers are kept clean and sanitized daily.

Works closely with Executive Chef to maintain / revise established stock par levels

Participates in monthly inventory counts

Stewarding Duties :

Fill dishwasher and ensure machine is clean holds at proper temperatures and that appropriate detergents are available.

Set up dish room for service and wash dishes pots and trays ensuring proper storage.

Washes all dishes pots pans trays trolleys and utensils. Empty and clean dishwasher at the end of the shift

Empty clean and sanitize sinks daily.

Wash soiled rags in washing machine.

Clean and sanitize dining hall tables and servery while emptying customer garbage containers as needed throughout the day.

Required Qualifications :

Secondary School (Grade 12 equivalent );

One (1) year experience in a high volume food service operation knowledge of advanced food preparation considered an asset;

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi task;

Ability to work independently and / or in a team atmosphere;

Ability to work effectively under pressure;

Ability of providing efficient courteous and tactful service;

Ability to lift bend push pull and stock a variety of merchandise; (up to 44 lb )

Ability to work flexible hours if required.

• Position is paid at Payband B
• Vacancy is for P17334

Anticipated Schedules Include :

Monday to Friday 6 : 00AM 2 : 30PM

• This position requires regular onsite work at Algonquin Colleges Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 23 - 27

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