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Aramark•Waterloo, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Utility Worker on our team of other service stars, you’ll take on the important task of maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and the environments we work in. The best part? It’s just the starting point of your career, so launch your future with us! At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. The Food Service Worker position is vital to achieving excellent customer service in residential and retail dining locations. The position is responsible for the preparing food according to recipes, displaying the food, merchandising stations, greeting customers, and providing knowledgeable, friendly service.

Requirements

Demonstrates an understanding of basic sanitation procedures
Must be able to follow basic safety procedures due to exposure to hazardous chemicals
Must be able to follow written and verbal directions
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs
Must be able to walk and stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours
Requires repetitive motion
Requires working with chemicals, heated equipment, and steam

Nice To Haves

Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned
Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets
Maintain a clean and neat work station
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
Utilize proper food handling procedures and food safety knowledge
Maintain a positive attitude, smile and greet customers as they approach the serving line
Be polite with customers during transactions and make sure they are satisfied with their service before helping the next customer
Escalate customer concerns to a supervisor or manager
Communicate and interact in a professional manner at all times
Maintain daily temperature logs with calibrated digital thermometer
Cook and prepare foods according to provided recipes
Use the correct portion controls when preparing and serving food items
Have product knowledge to effectively service customers and answer questions about menu items on the line
Assist co-workers in setting up and breaking down stations as directed by managers
Wash work areas including worktables, walls, refrigerators, and cutting boards
Separate and remove waste and place it in appropriate receptacles
Complete production and waste logs
Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by cart
Cross-train in other areas as required by your manager
Work in other areas or departments as needed
Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team