Canada Job: food counter attendant Needed in Canada by Millstream Dairy Queen

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Prepare and serve food items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the food counter and dining area.
• Handle cash and process payments efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor food safety and hygiene standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints promptly.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• 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
• Scour pots and pans
• 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
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in a food service role is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Basic math skills for handling cash and processing payments.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage and tips.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask