The Food Counter Attendants are responsible for the preparation and serving of the food as well as cleaning and arranging the kitchen worktables and tools. They also heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, quick food outlets, cafeterias, and other establishments.

The ideal candidate must be willing to work in Canada.

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Summary of Responsibilities

- Prepare all the food ingredients manually and/or using equipment
- Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, and other storage areas
- Keep records of the quantities of food used
- Able to cook, prepare or assemble required ingredients for preparing standard receipts. These may include a portion of beef, pork, fish, and poultry.
- Bring clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving areas and set tables
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using a dishwasher or by hand
- Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers
- May receive payment for food items purchased




- Take customers' orders
- Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
- Perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff

Desired Skills and Competencies

- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good team member
- Can work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Broad knowledge in hospitality management

Minimum Requirements

- Must be currently employed
- The Candidate Should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a fast-food chain (McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and etc.) since 2020
- Candidate must have completed at least a two-year diploma
- Certificate of employment (2012 to present)
- WES/IQAS and IELTS ready is an advantage
- Willing to work in Canada

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.

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📌 Food Counter Attendant (Canada)
🏢 Allison Jones Consulting Services
📍 Canada