food service worker

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Provide customer service
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment

Security and Safety

• Bondable

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative