Food counter attendant
- Edmonton, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Responsible for preparing simple food items, serving customers at counters, and handling take-out orders. Additionally, maintains kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and managing waste disposal.
Job details
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 44 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education No degree, certificate or diploma Work setting Urban area Tasks Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs Load buspans and trays Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand Scour pots and pans 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 Equipment and machinery experience Electronic cash register Security and safety Bondable Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Employment terms options Early morning Government programs Recognized employer Employment terms options Evening Shift Morning Night Experience No experience (will train) Employment terms options Day Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Support for youths 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
What you’ll do
Responsible for preparing simple food items, serving customers at counters, and handling take-out orders. Additionally, maintains kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and managing waste disposal.
Requirements
No formal degree or prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 23 kg.
Benefits
• Dental plan • Vision care benefits • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Cash handling · Preferred
- Food preparation · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Sanitization
- Dishwashing
- Cash Handling
- Inventory Management
- Food Packaging
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
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