Food Service Worker - Canada Forces Base

We are seeking a reliable and passionate Food Service Worker to join our food services team at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) on the Halifax waterfront.

This unique culinary role offers the perfect blend of high-volume kitchen excitement and professional stability, featuring a Monday to Friday day-time schedule, and a supportive team environment. If you hold a strong foundation in food safety and guest service, and you are looking for a role that offers true work-life balance while serving a dedicated base community, we want to hear from you. 

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.
  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is an asset.  
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced) certifications; First Aid is an asset.  
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both supervised and unsupervised.  
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk short and long distances, bend, twist, and push, pull, and lift an average of 12kg.  
• Genuine desire to provide excellent service and collaborate with your colleagues to ensure smooth operations. 

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

This position is full time with a daytime Monday to Friday schedule. Aramark Canada offers extended health benefits, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, paid sick time, paid vacation time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal), opportunities for advancement, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, volunteerism events, team events, and more!

The successful candidate must complete and pass a series of background checks, inlcuding having their fingerprints taken. This process may take up to several weeks to conclude.