Food service helper

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Take customers' orders
• 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
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Serve food and beverages
• Balance cash and record sales
• Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
• Describe and advise on wine selection
• Provide customer service
• Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Advise on menu selections
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electronic cash register
• Grill

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans​