Kitchen General Help, Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Health benefits

Career opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a General Helper to assist in meal preparation, presentation and service, ensuring quality and consistent portioning in a busy production environment.

The role supports various stations, with strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices. It involves following recipes, working with team members, and adapting to a fast-paced setting on a 10-hour shift with a 20-on/10-off rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service settings such as restaurants, banquets, or camps.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lb.
• Good command of English, verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Dispense food for next day of production and plate 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Time management

Teamwork

English language

Physical stamina

Job description

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Food service experience in a restaurant, banquet or camp environment is an asset
• Food Safe Certification 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.)

Position Requirements

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Pass a Criminal Record Check
• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/10 Days off

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $18.43. 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. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

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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