Food counter attendant
- Halifax, NS
- On-site
- Posted Sep 24, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
The food counter attendant is responsible for preparing and serving food, taking customer orders, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas. They also manage inventory by receiving, unpacking, and storing supplies while ensuring condiments and serving areas are replenished.
Job details
Education: Expérience: Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Tasks Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs 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 Package take-out food Prepare, heat and finish simple food items Serve customers at counters or buffet tables Stock refrigerators and salad bars Take customers' orders Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Attention to detail Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Ability to multitask Initiative Dependability Positive attitude Experience 7 months to less than 1 year Employment terms options Shift Morning Night Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français Heures de travail: 35 hours per week
What you’ll do
The food counter attendant is responsible for preparing and serving food, taking customer orders, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas. They also manage inventory by receiving, unpacking, and storing supplies while ensuring condiments and serving areas are replenished.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have between 7 months to 1 year of relevant experience. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with the capacity to stand for extended periods.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Reliability · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Food preparation · Preferred
- Multitasking · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Sanitization
- Dishwashing
- Stock management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Retail
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