General Help Full Time
The General Helper is responsible for preparing, plating, and distributing meals while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. They also perform general cleaning duties and ensure proper storage and rotation of food supplies.
- On-site
- Peterborough, ON
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Job Summary: The General Helper will be responsible for preparing, presenting and serving meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation. The hourly wage for this role is $19.04. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. Now, if you were to come on board as one of our General Helpers, we’d ask you to do the following for us: * Dispense food for next day of production and plate individual meals. * Conduct work in accordance with safety standards. * Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures. * Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas. * Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment. * Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. * Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements. * Ability to work in various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging). * Willing to learn skid wrapping of finished product. * Food preparation and cooking as needed Think you have what it takes to be one of our General Helpers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role: * A valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is an asset. * Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage workload. * Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required. * Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions. * Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, or fast food is considered an asset. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Minor heavy lifting may be involved (up to 40 lb.)
What you’ll do
The General Helper is responsible for preparing, plating, and distributing meals while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. They also perform general cleaning duties and ensure proper storage and rotation of food supplies.
Requirements
Candidates should have the physical ability to perform tasks such as heavy lifting up to 40 lbs and possess strong organizational skills. A valid Food Handler Certificate and previous food service experience are considered assets for this position.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- Food safetyPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Food preparation
- Meal distribution
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Portion control
- Meal Service
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Lifting Ability
- Willingness To Learn
- Cooking
- Food Services
- English Language
- Packaging And Labeling
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Safety Standards
- Restaurant Operation
- Time Management
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Unclassified
- Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
- Food Service Counter Attendants
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
