General Help Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Ottawa is seeking a General Helper to assist in preparing, presenting, and serving meals with attention to quality and presentation. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards and accurate portioning.

You will work across stations including meal distribution, handle food storage and sanitation, and assist with light cooking as needed. A Food Handler Certificate is an asset and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English, verbal and written.
• Previous food service experience is an asset.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lb.

Responsibilities

• Dispense food for next day of production and plate meals.
• Conduct work in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.
• Perform general cleaning and remove trash.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Ensure sanitation and safety requirements are met.
• Work at various stations including meal distribution area.
• Willing to learn skid wrapping of finished product.
• Assist with food preparation and cooking as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent and teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Food Handler Certificate (asset)

Job description

How you will Make an Impact:

The General Helper will be responsible for preparing, presenting and serving meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation.

The hourly wage for this role is $17.95. 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.

As a General Helper, you will:

• Dispense food for next day of production and plate individual meals.
• Conduct work in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• 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.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging).
• Willing to learn skid wrapping of finished product.
• Food preparation and cooking as needed

About you:

• A valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage 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. Minor heavy lifting may be involved (up to 40 lb.)