General Help - Dockside Dining Hall

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Aramark Canada at Saint Mary's University seeks a General Help Worker to keep dishes, equipment, and dining areas cleaned and sanitized. The role supports food service operations, assists with light prep, and ensures high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction in a dynamic campus setting.

Ideal candidates bring food service experience and strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and sanitation across stations.
• Keep dishwashing station and related areas clean and organized.
• Report any equipment issues to management.
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, and drink stations.
• Assist with light food prep and replenishing items as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Food service experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Help Worker on our SMU Dining Services team of other service stars at Saint Mary's University, you'll take on the important task of maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and the environments we work in.

Job Description

Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Help Worker on our SMU Dining Services team of other service stars at Saint Mary's University, you'll take on the important task of maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and the environments we work in.

The best part? It's just the starting point of your career, so launch your future with us!

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
• Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned
• Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, drink stations
• May assist with replenishing food and/or drink items across various stations as needed
• May assist with light food prep as needed
• Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

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

• Previous food service experience is an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Additional certification may be required by work location
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with 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 is a union position with SEIU Local 2.

• Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, RRSP, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!

About Aramark

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

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.