About this role
Athabasca Oilfield Rentals runs a staff cafeteria and front counter in Bancroft serving crews and walk-in customers. We are hiring a cashier to work the till, take orders and keep the counter area clean and stocked through the shift.
The day is spent on your feet at the front: greeting people, ringing in orders, handling cash and cards, and putting together simple food and drinks. You will wipe down tables and counters between rushes, restock cups and condiments, and help close out the till at the end of the day.
What you'll be doing
- Order taking. Greet customers, take their orders and enter them correctly on the till.
- Payment handling. Process cash, debit and credit payments and give accurate change.
- Food and drink prep. Put together simple items such as coffee, sandwiches and packaged snacks.
- Cleaning and stocking. Wipe counters and tables, and restock cups, lids and condiments through the shift.
What they're asking for
- No experience needed. We will train the right person on the till and the menu.
- Language. Comfortable speaking and understanding English at a working level.
- Reliability. Able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Standing work. Able to stay on your feet for the length of a shift and lift light stock.
What the employer offers
- Shift meal. A meal is provided on shifts of six hours or longer.
- Uniform. Apron and shirt supplied; non-slip shoes are yours to bring.
- Overtime. Paid at time and a half after 44 hours in a week.
About food counter attendant work in Canada
What the work is
Counter attendants take orders, handle payment, prepare simple food and drinks, and keep the front of a fast-food restaurant or café clean and stocked. It is fast, standing work on shift patterns that include evenings and weekends.
What employers usually ask for
No formal qualification. Employers want customer-facing English or French, reliability on a published rota, and the ability to handle a till during a rush. Food safety certification is sometimes required, and employers often arrange or reimburse it.
If you are applying from outside Canada
This is one of the most common first jobs for newcomers in Canada and among the quickest to be hired into, because hiring is local and immediate. It does not qualify you for most immigration pathways on its own, so check whether the role meets the requirements of any programme you are relying on before you accept it.