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food service worker

  • Full Time
  • Ottawa

il Negozio Nicastro

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
  • or equivalent experience

  • Tasks
  • Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
  • Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
  • Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
  • Load buspans and trays
  • Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
  • Place dishes in storage area
  • Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
  • Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used
  • Package take-out food
  • Portion and wrap foods
  • Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
  • Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
  • Stock refrigerators and salad bars
  • Take customers’ orders
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
  • Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
  • Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

  • Equipment and machinery experience
  • Conventional oven
  • Deep fryer
  • Grill

  • Security and safety
  • Vulnerable sector check

  • Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Travel expenses not paid by employer

  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

  • Weight handling
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

  • Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask
  • Initiative
  • Dependability
  • Positive attitude

  • Screening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?