Food Counter Attendant

Allison Jones Consulting Services

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Canada on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted September 9, 2025 Last posted September 9, 2025
Job description
The Food Counter Attendants are responsible for the preparation and serving of the food as well as cleaning and arranging the kitchen worktables and tools. They also heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, and other establishments. The ideal candidate must be willing to work in Canada. 

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Summary of Responsibilities

  • Prepare all the food ingredients manually and/or using equipment 
  • Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators,  and other storage areas  
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used 
  • Able to cook, prepare or assemble required ingredients for preparing standard receipts. These may include a portion of beef, pork, fish, and poultry.
  • Bring clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving areas and set tables   
  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using a dishwasher or by hand 
  • Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers  
  • May receive payment for food items purchased 
  • Take customers' orders  
  • Serve customers at counters or buffet tables   
  • Perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff 

Desired Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service 
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Good team member  
  • Can work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment 
  • Broad knowledge in hospitality management 

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be currently employed 
  • The Candidate Should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a fast-food chain (McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and etc.) since 2020
  • Candidate must have completed at least a two-year diploma
  • Certificate of employment (2012 to present)
  • WES/IQAS and IELTS ready is an advantage
  • Willing to work in Canada 
About this role

Summary

Prepare, serve food, clean, and assist kitchen staff in fast-paced environment

Job title

Food Counter Attendant

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

must be willing to work in canada, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer serviceteamworkfast-paced work

Preferred skills

hospitality managementwilling to work in canada

Specializations

food preparationcustomer servicekitchen work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Canada

On-site Country