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Food Service Worker(s)Vancouver Island University • Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA
Food Service Worker(s)

Food Service Worker(s)

Vancouver Island University • Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$27.78 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Duties:

Food Service Workers support the day-to-day operations of VIU's food service outlets by providing customer service, cash handling, food service support, and maintaining clean and well-stocked service areas. This role operates in a high-volume environment and plays a key part in delivering a positive experience to students, staff, and visitors.

  • Provide front-line customer service in a high-volume cafeteria environment, including engaging with customers, responding to inquiries or concerns, and supporting sales through product knowledge and suggestive selling
  • Process transactions using a computerized point-of-sale system, handle cash and electronic payments accurately, and support opening and closing procedures including cash balancing
  • Support food service operations by portioning food, replenishing food and beverage stations, and assisting with service activities as directed
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of servery, dining areas, and equipment, including operating dishwashing equipment
  • Receive, stock, rotate, and merchandise products, ensuring service areas are organized, stocked, and visually maintained
  • Assist with the setup, service, delivery, and cleanup of catering events as required

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of recent related experience in a food service or customer service environment
  • Experience operating a computerized point-of-sale system
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service in a high-volume setting
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • FoodSafe Level I and Serving It Right

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in institutional or campus food service
  • Catering or event service experience
  • Experience with merchandising and product display

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

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