Food Service Clerk - Vancouver, Canada - Washington Community Market a Project of CIRES

Description

For over 25 years, the Washington Community Market (Market) has been providing residents of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) with affordable groceries in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

This year the market is introducing a dedicated Grab & Go food section, and we are looking for a team-oriented and highly motivated, Food Service Clerk to join our team

Why join the Washington Community Market? We are a social enterprise with a mission to provide more than affordable groceries and household essentials to our community.

You are looking for a rewarding part-time position, surrounded by a supportive team and want to make a difference in the Downtown Eastside community by serving local residents delectable treats.

The Food Service Clerk reports directly to the Store Manager and is responsible for the Grab & Go Food Section at the Market and supports store clerk-related duties when necessary.

You will:

Perform a variety of duties according to Food Safety protocols including:

• Opening and closing procedures of the Grab & Go food station section of the Market, including sanitizing the kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, counters, and other appliances as necessary.
• Preparing hot beverages such as coffee and tea.
• Preparing food such as hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and ramen bowls, using standard formulas.
• Track ingredient expiry dates and arrange their use accordingly.

Demonstrate outstanding customer service such as greeting customers, taking customers' orders, and sharing menu knowledge.

Operate a Point of Sale (POS) system to accurately process customer orders and payments.

Support the market with store clerk-related duties during downtime.

Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant and/or Store Manager as reasonably required.


You have:

• High School Diploma
• Food Handler Certification
• Previous food handling experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

You are:

• Looking for a rewarding parttime position serving the Downtown Eastside Community.
• Highly motivated and teamoriented.
• A doer who takes initiative, a great time manager and selfdisciplined.

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual


Pay:
$17.50 per hour


Expected hours:
No more than 23 per week


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in the Downtown Eastside?

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification

(preferred)


Work Location:
In person