Food Services Attendant

Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The House of Commons Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Food Services Attendant position.

In this position, you will be responsible for serving customers at the various counters and service points of the cafeterias. Your duties will include ensuring that food is kept at the proper temperature, preparing hot beverages according to established standards, as well as cutting, coring, peeling, and cleaning vegetables, fruits, and other products in accordance with standardized guidelines. You will also prepare, upon request, a variety of cold and hot sandwiches, salads, and garnishes. You will ensure the provision of fast and efficient service while adhering to quality, hygiene, production, and customer service standards. Your demeanor must reflect courteous, professional service consistent with the image of the House of Commons, thereby guaranteeing a positive experience for all guests.

The purpose of this posting is to staff the position of Food Services Attendant on a seasonal, on-call, determinate and indeterminate basis. Hourly Rate $23.07 - $29.19.

**For seasonal, on-call basis, the hours of work can vary between 15 to 35 hours. The needs are determined according to the parliamentary sessions. Work periods are from mid-September to mid-December, late January to late June. Operational requirements are reduced during the summer months and between parliamentary sessions.

Top Reasons to Join the Food Services Team

Our dynamic and people-driven team works to deliver service excellence. You will have the unique opportunity to work in the high-quality food service spaces of our Parliamentary Precinct kitchens and the Food Production Facility. We also value and encourage training and development opportunities to develop your skills and talents.

• Training and development opportunities
• Work-life balance 

Qualifications

Education :

• High school diploma OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

Experience :

• Experience in a similar position in a cafeteria or food service environment;
• Experience with food preparation in a work environment;
• Experience in customer service delivery and problem solving in a high-profile environment.

Assets :

• Completion of a basic health and safety course and/or certification under the Food Safety Training or a Food Handler Certificate.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca.

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is --A. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles. 

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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