Food Counter Attendant

A&W Whitehorse (Turnaround Foods Ltd.) is seeking 4 full-time, permanent, Food Counter Attendants (NOC65201) to start immediately. (2222 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C8)

Positions: 4
Wage: $21/hr
Hours Per Week: 35-40
Language: English

Benefits  include an optional, employee‑contributed single or family Medical and Dental Benefit plan comprising Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical Services, Medical Equipment, Travel Coverage, Vision Care, Basic and Optional Life Insurance, along with an optional, employee‑contributed Group RRSP.

The McMurray Group owns and operates A&W Restaurants across Western Canada. We are committed to creating a positive, people-centered workplace built on respect, teamwork, and open communication. We recognize and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our team members, and we strive to provide an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed.

Job Duties: The Food Counter Attendant is responsible for taking customer orders, accepting various forms of payment, and serving the customers either at the food counter or table. The role also involves preparing, heating, and finishing cooked food items. As well, keeping all stations clean and sanitized.

The Food Counter Attendant does the following:

• use a cash register to take customer orders, accept payment and give change
• answer customer questions about menu items and serve customers at counter
• preparing food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, deep fried sides, milkshakes, ice cream dishes and beverages, including coffee-type drinks
• clean, peel, slice and trim food items using manual and electric appliances
• stock refrigerators, cupboards, and salad bars
• keep records of the quantities of food used, or wasted
• clean and sanitize kitchen areas including, work surfaces, cupboards, and storage areas, as well as dispose of kitchen garbage
• clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs
• help other workers who prepare or serve food and beverages.
• sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist team members
• bring clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving/staging areas
• refill condiments and other supplies at tables and in serving areas
• unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards, and storage areas
• sort and remove garbage and wash garbage cans
• orderly unload trucks picking up or delivering food and supplies

Job Requirements:

• Ability to deal well with a variety of people, team player
• Initiative, good judgement, decision making and working well with authority
• Responsible, reliable, honest
• Physical Demands
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Some heavy lifting
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues                                                                                                                                                                                                             

  Posted: October 28, 2025

How to Apply
Please ensure you provide a current and relevant resume, including applicable work experience and references.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications without work authorization will not be considered.

Application Options
We encourage candidates to apply through the posting link for priority processing. If the link is not working, you may submit your resume using one of the options below:
• Online:
• In person at the restaurant location
• By mail: Recruitment – A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6

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