About The Position

Provide support in food preparation and service at counter and kitchen areas. Maintain clean, safe, and efficient operations while assisting cooks and serving customers.

Requirements

  • Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred; on-the-job training provided as needed.
  • Previous experience in food service, retail, or hospitality is an asset but not always required.
  • Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices or willingness to complete food handling training.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and repetitive motions.
  • Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by service hours.
  • Good communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and a cooperative attitude for teamwork.
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills to interact courteously with patrons and coworkers.
  • Basic food preparation skills, including portioning, assembly, and simple cooking techniques.
  • Sanitation and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe food environment.
  • Time management and organization to prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
  • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic cash handling (where applicable).
  • Teamwork and adaptability to assist in different kitchen and front-of-house tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and assemble menu items, ingredients, and simple dishes according to recipes and portioning guidelines.
  • Operate food service equipment and small appliances safely and follow proper operating procedures.
  • Serve customers at the counter, take orders, handle payments or POS transactions, and package takeout items.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, workstations, counters, utensils, and equipment following hygiene standards.
  • Receive, inspect, and store deliveries, rotate stock using first-in, first-out procedures, and report inventory needs.
  • Assist cooks and supervisors with food prep tasks, basic cooking duties, and plating during busy service periods.

Benefits

  • competitive wages
  • supportive work environment
  • opportunities for growth
  • training support
  • other employer-specific benefits depending on the position and location
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