Skills

Communication Customer Service Training Organization Recruitment

Job Specifications

Number of Positions: 2

Job Type: Management and Administration

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Recreation

Hourly Rate: $24.46 per hour

Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months

Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

Location: Bob Callahan Flower City Seniors Centre

Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Primary Function

Responsible for the professional preparing and serving of meals and snack items while providing excellent customer service.

Position Duties

Create menu plans for lunch with appropriate pricing
Supervise volunteers by assigning tasks
Prepare and cook lunch and light snacks for 60 - 100 seat public dining room
Service customers and address food related comments in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
Ensure food loss is kept at a minimum
Assist with and ensure inventory practices and portion control is adhered to
Ensure volunteers, equipment and kitchen facilities meet all Department of Health regulations
Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and report malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor
Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures)
Maintain a safe and tidy space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
Attend meetings/training as required
Performs other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria

Minimum 18 years of age
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a commercial food preparation environment and/or formal training with strong food preparation and cooking focus
Food Handlers certification, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
Knowledge of OHSA, WHIMIS 2015, food related Health regulations
Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Additional Information

Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 03/01/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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About the Company

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