food service counter attendant

Counter Attendant and Food Preparer Skills

• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs

• Take customers' orders

• 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 required

Dishwashing Skills

• Scour pots and pans

• 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

• Place dishes in storage area

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Grill

• Electronic cash register

• Deep fryer

• Conventional oven

• Food dispensers

Weight Handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Team player

• Client focus

• Reliability

Food Service Helpers Specific Skills

• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer