General Help - Dockside Dining Hall
- Halifax, NS
- On-site
- Posted Sep 8, 2026
- 1 position
$19 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The General Help worker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, kitchen equipment, and dining areas to ensure guest satisfaction. They also assist with light food preparation and replenishing food or drink items as needed.
Job details
Job Description Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Help Worker on our SMU Dining Services team of other service stars at Saint Mary's University, you’ll take on the important task of maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and the environments we work in. The best part? It’s just the starting point of your career, so launch your future with us! Job Responsibilities Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management Clean and sanitize tables, counters, drink stations May assist with replenishing food and/or drink items across various stations as needed May assist with light food prep as needed Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation Ensures security of company assets At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.Qualifications Previous food service experience is an asset Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene. Additional certification may be required by work location Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This is a union position with SEIU Local 2. Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, RRSP, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50.
What you’ll do
The General Help worker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, kitchen equipment, and dining areas to ensure guest satisfaction. They also assist with light food preparation and replenishing food or drink items as needed.
Requirements
Previous food service experience is considered an asset for this role. Candidates should possess or be willing to obtain certifications such as WHMIS, Food Safe, and First Aid.
Benefits
• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Paid vacation time • Paid sick time • RRSP • Employee meal plan • Complimentary uniforms • Safety shoes • Professional development reimbursement
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Food safety · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Sanitation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dishwashing
- Sanitation
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Kitchen maintenance
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Hygiene standards
- Positivity
- First Aid Certification
- Self-Motivation
- Cleanliness
- Customer Service
- Food Services
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Hygiene
- Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Unclassified
- Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
- Food Service Counter Attendants
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
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