Food counter attendant
The attendant is responsible for preparing simple food items, serving customers at counters, and taking orders. Additionally, they must maintain kitchen cleanliness by sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and managing waste disposal.
- On-site
- Victoria, BC
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Sep 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 32 to 38 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 Health care plan 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 Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
The attendant is responsible for preparing simple food items, serving customers at counters, and taking orders. Additionally, they must maintain 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 • Health care plan
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- Cash handlingPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Sanitization
- Dishwashing
- Inventory Management
- Cash Handling
- Food Packaging
- Kitchen Maintenance
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 20, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
