Position: Food Truck Attendant

Location: Various locations, including (but not limited to) all campuses of Conestoga College

Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor

Time Requirement: Up to 35 hours per week (Evenings and weekends as required)

Hourly Wage: $20.00

Expected Start Date: February 2023

Company Overview

Conestoga Students Incorporated (“CSI”) was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

Conestoga Student Services Incorporated (“CSSI”), in close collaboration with CSI, provides the students of Conestoga College with a variety of services related to food, hospitality, and wellness.

For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please check out our website at: https://conestogastudents.com/

Position Overview

Food Truck Attendants are responsible for engaging with guests and students through genuine customer service while processing orders and preparing food/drink items. In the course of this work, Food Truck Attendants will be required to operate cash registers, propane grills, and other cooking equipment. Occasionally, restocking and storing inventory will also be necessary.

In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Food Services Supervisor. It is also important that the Food Truck Attendants work extremely closely with the Food Services Supervisor to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of the Food Truck. In all activities, it is crucial that the Food Truck Attendants recognize that service to students and guests is a top priority.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Prepare food and drink items in accordance with the provided specifications/recipes
• Operate propane grills and other kitchen equipment
• Take orders and serve guests in accordance with CSSI’s guidelines for excellent customer service
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products and pricing of food, beverages, and specials
• Operate cash register to accept various types of tender from guests, provide proper change to guests, balance cash drawer and receipts, and document discrepancies
• Count and handle cash with accuracy

• Count till before every shift to ensure it contains the correct starting float amount
• Complete accurate opening and closing reports

• Track inventory and restock/store when needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure the health & safety of guests and coworkers at all times; clean and sanitize all work areas and frequently touched surfaces before and after every use, including (but not limited to): inside and outside of Food Truck, preparation area, cooking equipment, storage areas, floors, service areas
• Work as a team with fellow Food Truck crew members

Other General Duties

• Work in accordance with corporate by-laws, policies, and procedures, particularly to the CSSI Mission Statement
• Adhere strictly to health & safety laws, policies, and procedures
• Report any hazards and health & safety concerns to the Food & Hospitality Manager
• Adhere to CSSI’s work attire standards
• Maintain confidentiality for business practices

• Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical

• Mandatory attendance at staff meetings and CSSI-related training days

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

This position may spend long periods of time standing and walking. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 50lbs may also be required from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

This position performs work primarily in an enclosed food truck and is faced with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Work is also required with and near a vehicle and hazardous kitchen equipment, including (but not limited to) a propane-burning grill. Some work may be required after regular hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

This position may require long periods of work in a warm environment.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to maintain a consistent sense of urgency while completing multiple competing priorities within short timeframes, which can cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.

Qualifications

• Candidates will be asked to demonstrate the following:

• Deep understanding of best practices in cooking and food preparation

• • Understanding of CSSI’s food services
  • Comprehension of instructions and information relating to CSSI’s food services
  • Customer service skills
• Preferred: A valid ‘G’ class driver’s license and a reliable means of travelling to the following locations when needed:
  • Brantford
  • Cambridge
  • Doon
  • DTK
  • Guelph
  • Ingersoll
  • Waterloo
  • Other locations as assigned
• Food Handler’s Certificate is a great asset but not required
• Training will be provided on how to work with propane, generators, cash registers, and other Food Truck equipment

How to Apply

Application Materials

To have your application considered, you must prepare the following Application Materials:

• A resume, letter, or audio/video recording that provides the following information:
  • Why you are interested in this position
  • What skills and/or experiences you have that you feel would be helpful in this position
  • Whether you are willing and able to perform work at other campuses
• If you are an international student: A Study Permit that allows you to work off-campus during the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters

Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the Conestoga Students Inc. website at https://conestogastudents.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/, providing all of the above Application Materials.

Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion

Conestoga Students Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment without regard to any prohibited ground of discrimination. If you anticipate any need for accommodations for disabilities in the process of applying, interviewing, or working, please feel free to let us know as soon as possible and at any time so that we are most equipped to provide a barrier-free experience.