Food services Team Member

Company Description

Grow Your Career with Sodexo Canada!

Are you passionate about food, customer service, and working in a team-oriented environment? Sodexo Canada is looking for enthusiastic and dependable Food Services Team Members to join our team at Canadore College and Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario.

At Sodexo, we believe that quality food and exceptional service contribute to the well-being of the people we serve. Our campus food services team plays an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

• Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

• A collaborative team environment.

• Competitive compensation and applicable benefits.

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic college and university environment.

Join a team where your contribution matters and where excellent service starts with great people!

Job Description

Position: Food Services Team Member (Food Service Worker)

Location: Canadore College / Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario

Work Environment: On-site, Campus Food Services

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable, energetic, and customer-focused team members to support our daily food service operations. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, customer service, cashier duties, food station replenishment, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, courteous, and efficient customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

• Prepare, assemble, portion, and serve food and beverages according to Sodexo standards.

• Assist with daily food preparation, including sandwiches, salads, hot meals, grab-and-go products, and other menu items.

• Operate cash registers and point-of-sale (POS) systems, accurately processing customer transactions.

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked food service counters, displays, and dining areas.

• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.

• Replenish food, beverages, packaging, and service supplies throughout the shift.

• Assist with receiving deliveries, organizing stock, rotating inventory, and following FIFO procedures.

• Perform dishwashing, equipment cleaning, waste disposal, and general sanitation duties.

• Assist with catering preparation, event setup, and service when required.

• Follow Sodexo's workplace health and safety policies, food safety procedures, and operational standards.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Complete assigned duties efficiently and support other food service stations as required.

Our Expectations

We value team members who demonstrate reliability, punctuality, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Every employee contributes to providing a consistent, high-quality dining experience.

Additional duties may be assigned based on operational requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or customer service is preferred but not mandatory.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is an asset.

• Valid Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain certification in accordance with site requirements.

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.

• Experience operating a cash register or POS system is an asset.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn new tasks and work across different food service stations.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to scheduled shifts.

• Friendly, respectful, and customer-service oriented.

• Positive attitude with a strong sense of teamwork.

• Flexible and willing to assist coworkers when needed.

• Able to follow instructions, recipes, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professional appearance.

Physical and Working Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.

• Ability to bend, reach, and perform routine food service activities.

• Ability to lift and move supplies and food products up to approximately 35 pounds, with appropriate assistance or accommodation where required.

• Comfortable working around commercial kitchen equipment and varying kitchen temperatures.

• Availability to work assigned shifts, which may include early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends based on operational requirements.

Sodexo provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and employment in accordance with applicable legislation.