General Help Part Time

Compass Group Canada; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Great culture

Learning opportunities

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a General Helper to support meal preparation, presentation and service within our healthcare-focused team. You will work across stations, ensure quality, and assist with packaging and setup.

The role emphasizes clear English communication, teamwork, and reliable time management. Prior food service experience is an asset, and physical lifting up to 40 lb may be required. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or healthcare settings is an asset.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals ensuring quality and presentation.
• Dispense food for production and plate meals.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Store, wrap, date and rotate foods properly.
• Assist with packaging, distribution and equipment handling.
• Monitor portion control and production records.
• Operate cash register with accuracy where required.

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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.

Role

• Provide extensive, compassionate, and professional customer service at all times.
• 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.)
• Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Accurately track production and waste records.
• Operate cash register within acceptable variance limits in accordance with company policy.

The hourly wage rate for this position is $18.36. 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.

Benefits

• 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. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative 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. 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 are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams - strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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