General Help Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a General Helper to prepare, present and serve meals, ensuring quality and presentation. The role supports daily operations across stations and adheres to safety standards.

The position offers an hourly wage of $19.04, with total rewards discussed during the hiring process. No Canadian work experience is required, and the company may use AI tools in screening steps as part of the process.

Qualifications

• 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 in speaking and writing.
• Experience in healthcare, hotel or restaurant service is an asset.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lb.

Responsibilities

• Dispense food for next day production and plate meals.
• Follow safety standards in all tasks.
• Store food in designated areas with wrapping, dating and rotation.
• Perform general cleaning and remove trash to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Use approved recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance.
• Work at multiple stations including meal distribution area.
• Learn skid wrapping of finished product.
• Food preparation and cooking as needed.

Skills

Food Handler Certificate

Time management

Organizational skills

Team work

English communication

Job description

Job Summary:

TheGeneral 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 $19.04. 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.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of ourGeneral Helpers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• 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

Think you have what it takes to be one of ourGeneral Helpers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• 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.)