food counter attendant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
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
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
Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask
Initiative
Dependability
Positive attitude

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, package, and serve simple food items; take customer orders and replenish supplies at counters, tables, refrigerators, and salad bars. Clean and sanitize dishes, kitchen areas, equipment, and floors, while receiving and storing supplies and removing garbage.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. The role calls for customer focus, reliability, teamwork, initiative, multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure while standing for extended periods and handling loads up to 45 kg.

Skills

Customer Service
Food Preparation
Food Portioning and Packaging
Order Taking
Counter Service
Dishwashing
Table Cleaning
Kitchen Sanitation
Food Storage
Inventory and Supply Replenishment
Safe Handling of Cleaning Products
Manual and Electrical Food Preparation Equipment
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Teamwork
Reliability

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Food Counter Attendant
Food And Beverage Services
Customer Service
Food Preparation
Food Portioning
Take-Out Packaging
Counter Service
Buffet Service
Order Taking
Dishwashing
Table Cleaning
Kitchen Sanitation
Food Storage
Supply Replenishment
Refrigerators
Salad Bars
Manual Appliances
Electrical Appliances
Cleaning Products
Inventory Records
Fast-Paced Environment
Repetitive Tasks
Attention To Detail
Teamwork
Multitasking
On-The-Job Training
Youth Mentorship

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