Food Service Counter Attendant, Edmonton, AB (LMIA)

About the role

MCDONALDS in Edmonton, Alberta is hiring a Food Service Counter Attendant. This position is located in a rural area, and candidates should be willing to relocate.

This is a recognized employer offering various employment terms including day, evening, night, early morning, morning, shift, weekend, and on-call work, with flexible hours. Overtime may be required or available.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include taking customer orders, packaging take-out food, portioning and wrapping foods, and preparing, heating, and finishing simple food items. You will also keep records of the quantities of food used and replenish condiments and other supplies.

Maintaining cleanliness is crucial; duties involve clearing and cleaning tables, trays, and chairs, operating dishwashers, sanitizing items, washing dishes by hand, and scouring pots and pans. You will also clean and sanitize the kitchen, including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, and equipment.

Additional tasks include handling and storing cleaning products, receiving, unpacking, and storing supplies, removing kitchen garbage, sharpening kitchen knives, sweeping, mopping, washing, and polishing floors, and preparing vegetables and fruit.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate and a Food Safety Certificate. Experience operating a deep fryer, electronic cash register, food dispensers, and grill is beneficial. Training will be provided.

A criminal record check is required for security and safety. Candidates should be able to handle heavy loads up to 9 kg (20 lbs) and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, working under pressure and standing for extended periods. Attention to detail is essential.

Personal suitability includes client focus, efficient interpersonal skills, reliability, being a team player, ability to multitask, initiative, dependability, and a positive attitude. Public transportation is available, and candidates should be willing to travel regularly.

Why this job suits newcomers

This posting is open to international candidates and is LMIA-positive, making it highly relevant for newcomers to Canada seeking a work permit. The employer offers training, meaning prior Canadian work experience is not a barrier, and is willing to consider candidates who are willing to relocate to Edmonton, Alberta.

Benefits and Work Environment

MCDONALDS offers health benefits including a dental plan and health care plan, as well as financial benefits such as group insurance benefits and a night shift premium.

The work environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, requiring individuals who can work under pressure and perform repetitive tasks. Various shift options are available, including early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, and on-call, with flexible hours and potential for overtime.