Food Counter Attendant

Overview

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada. The role is carried out on site and uses English as the workplace language. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week.

Education and experience

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Experience is not mandatory, and training will be provided.

What you’ll do

• Move clean dishes, cutlery, and other serving items to service areas and arrange tables as needed.
• Carry linens and replace them when required.
• Clean and sanitize dishwashing mats, carts, and waste containers.
• Clear tables, trays, and chairs, then clean them thoroughly.
• Load bus tubs and trays for service or cleaning.
• Run dishwashers to clean dishes, glassware, and flatware.
• Store cleaned dishes in the proper storage areas.
• Refill condiments and other supplies at tables and service stations.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and other items by hand when needed.
• Scrub pots and pans.
• Track the amount of food used.
• Package take-out orders.
• Portion and wrap food items.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple menu items.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet stations.
• Restock refrigerators and salad bars.
• Take customer orders.
• Use manual and powered equipment to clean, peel, slice, and trim food products.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, including work surfaces, cupboards, storage rooms, appliances, and equipment.
• Handle and store cleaning chemicals safely.
• Receive, unpack, and organize supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, and other storage spaces.
• Remove kitchen garbage and waste.
• Sharpen kitchen knives.
• Sweep, mop, wash, and polish floors.
• Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruit.

Tools and equipment used

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Electronic cash register
• Food dispensers
• Grill

Working conditions

• Fast-moving environment.
• Regular handling of heavy loads.
• Work is physically demanding.
• Tasks are repetitive.
• Extended standing is required.
• Work may be performed under pressure.
• Items weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) may need to be handled.

Personal qualities

• Customer-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.

Work schedule options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift work
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Benefits

• Dental coverage.
• Health care coverage.
• Life insurance.

Accessibility and inclusion

• Accessible workplace features are available for people with disabilities, such as ramps and elevators.
• Visual accessibility supports are offered, including tools like braille and screen readers.
• Auditory accessibility supports are available, such as transcription software and teletypewriters.
• The employer takes part in a government or community initiative supporting persons with disabilities.
• Mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities are offered to persons with disabilities.
• Staff receive awareness training to help create an inclusive environment for persons with disabilities.
• Recruitment practices are designed to accommodate applicants with disabilities.
• The employer participates in initiatives that support newcomers and/or refugees.
• Immediate settlement assistance may be available for newcomers and/or refugees, including help with housing, transportation, storage, childcare, or winter clothing.
• Support is provided to help newcomers and/or refugees integrate socially and into the labour market, including access to community resources, language training, and skills training.
• The employer recruits newcomers and/or refugees displaced by conflict or natural disaster.
• Support is available for foreign credential recognition.
• Mentorship programs may pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced staff.
• Diversity and cross-cultural training is provided to support an inclusive workplace for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Canadian work experience is not required.
• Youth employment support initiatives are offered, including tailored on-the-job training, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities.
• The employer participates in programs supporting veterans.
• Mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are available for veterans.
• Awareness training is provided to help create a welcoming environment for veterans.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are recruited through targeted hiring initiatives such as job fairs and outreach programs.
• Assistance may be provided for immediate transition needs of veterans, such as relocation or housing.
• Workshops, counselling, or other resources may be offered to support veterans as they move into civilian work.
• Support is available to help veterans translate military experience into civilian job-market language.
• Flexible onboarding options may be available to help veterans transition gradually into the workplace.
• The employer participates in programs supporting Indigenous workers.
• Mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are offered to Indigenous workers.
• Relationships are maintained with Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations.
• Cultural competency and awareness training is provided for all employees to help build an inclusive environment for Indigenous workers.
• Access to Elders for support and guidance may be facilitated.
• The employer participates in initiatives supporting mature workers.
• Hiring practices are intended to reduce age discrimination.
• Staff receive awareness training to support a welcoming environment for mature workers.
• Mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are available for mature workers.
• Phased retirement options may be offered, including flexible, reduced, project-based, or seasonal work.
• Phased re-entry options may be available for mature workers returning after retirement.
• Workplace accommodations such as ergonomic considerations and accessible parking may be provided.
• Resources may be available to help mature workers plan retirement, including financial planning and benefits guidance.
• The employer participates in initiatives supporting visible minorities.
• Hiring practices are designed to reduce discrimination against visible minorities, including anonymized hiring methods where applicable.
• Mentorship programs may pair visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Diversity and cross-cultural training is provided to foster an inclusive workplace for visible minorities.