Food Services Attendant - On-Call

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a casual/on-call term for Food Services Attendant. The appointments will commence August 10, 2026 and end April 01, 2027. Some offsite work maybe required. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Salary Scale, Level 4: $27.91 hourly, plus pay in lieu of vacation and benefits.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties:  Reporting to the Food Services Coordinator, this position will provide responsive, friendly service ensuring customers are satisfied with their experience in the café/ cafeteria and/or at off-site events.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

  • Interacting with customers in a manner that provides a positive customer experience, addressing minor customer complaints as they arise
  • Prepare menu items in accordance with customer orders including the use of espresso machine and blenders
  • Operate cash register, visa/debit machine and deposit cash
  • Ensuring that work areas are ready to service customers (i.e.: cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash, and confirming that tools are in working order)
  • Follow all established food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Other duties of similar scope and complexity as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications: Grade 12 education (or equivalent) is required. Food Safe and Serving-it-Right certificates are required and willing to learn.  Preference will also be given to candidates with recent experience in food services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities include:

  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve customer service issues with tact and diplomacy to create a positive customer experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to lift and carry bulky/heavy items weighing up to 40 lbs

Application information

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #26.083B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

NOTE: Only complete applications with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing date
August 5, 2026
Competition number
26.083B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Support
Audience
Open to both internal and external candidates
Department
  • Food Services
Campuses
  • terrace