food counter attendant

Counter Attendant and Food Preparer Skills

• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Take customers’ orders
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Portion and wrap foods
• Package take-out food
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Not applicable

Dishwashing Skills

• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Electronic cash register
• Deep fryer
• Food dispensers

Weight Handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Urban area

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability

Kitchen Helpers Skills

• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Handle and store cleaning products
• 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
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Food Service Helpers Specific Skills

• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Load buspans and trays
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables