Food Counter Attendant (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Mustard SEED Society•Red Deer, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Food Service Helper, as part of a team, provides support to the operation of the kitchen and food/beverage counter at The Mustard Seed, by assisting with sorting and organizing food donations, food preparation and cleaning activities. Maintaining Occupational Health & Safety Standards is also a key part of this role.

Requirements

Customer service experience
Must be able to handle a knife and have basic kitchen skills (operating oven, dishwasher, other appliances)
Good organizational skills
Good problem-solving and quick decision-making skills; ability to think “on-your-feet”
Ability to recognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with co-workers, volunteers and guests
High level of confidentiality, especially pertaining to guests’ information
Willingness to participate in any essential training required by The Mustard Seed
Desire to serve in a Christian ministry
Be between 18 and 30 years of age
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
International students are not eligible participants
An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a kitchen environment is considered an asset
Food safety certification is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Sort and organize of food donations
Assist with packaging assorted pastries, baked items and other food as required
Assist with serving guests snacks, beverages, coffee, and warming sandwiches
Perform food preparation: peeling potatoes, carrots and chopping vegetables
Assist with bagging items for various programs such as School Lunch Program, Food Depot, Men’s Kitchen and other food programming.
Ensure pantry, coolers, freezers, and fridges are kept clean and organized
Wash and store dishes
Clean and keep kitchen organized
Work alongside and assist with volunteers as required
Maintain Occupational Health & Safety Standards
Participate in all required training