street food vendor

Government of Canada - Western; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking individuals to work in Port Coquitlam for food service roles. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate or equivalent, along with 2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include food preparation, sanitizing kitchen equipment, and providing excellent service to customers. Applicants must possess a Food Safety Certificate and have a reliable mode of transportation. The position requires physical stamina for a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Food Safety Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
• Take customers' orders.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment.
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash.
• Set up equipment for service.
• Provide product demonstrations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment.
• Load and unload vehicle for deliveries.
• Conduct sales transactions.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Conventional oven

Food service trucks

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work location

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Sales
• Moving cargo
• Delivery and courier service
• Cultural events

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Take customers' orders
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Set up equipment
• Provide product demonstrations
• Maintain equipment
• Load and unload vehicle
• Food preparation
• Conduct sales transactions
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products

Credentials

• Food Safety Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Food service trucks

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Sales experience

• Demonstration stand (mall/store)

Additional information (Transportation/travel)

• Own transportation
• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)