Posted 3 months ago
Canteen Operator
@ Patient, Client & Family Council
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Overview
Patient, Client & Family Council is hiring part-time Canteen Operators for its coffee and snack shop inside the Regional section of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. The work covers serving drinks and snacks, operating the till, stock handling, cleaning and customer service, with variable days, evenings, weekends and some holidays. Lived or family experience with mental illness or addictions is required, and a Criminal Reference Check must be satisfactory before starting.
Responsibilities:
- Open and close the canteen and operate the computerized till
- Prepare and serve food and drinks with high customer service
- Accept deliveries and rotate stock using FIFO
- Clean and sanitize the service area and equipment
- Complete e-learning and weekly inventory
Requirements summary:
- Lived or family experience with mental illness or addictions
- Customer service and food handling experience
- Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it
- Basic computer skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Satisfactory criminal reference check
- Flexible variable schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Patient, Client & Family Council
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(Opportunity for progression for the right candidate)
Are you experienced in customer service and food handling, and passionate about mental health? We would love to have you join the PCFC team!
We independently operate a coffee & snack shop within the Regional section of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, primarily serving patients hot & cold drinks and a variety of snack foods.
Your Responsibilities Would Include
- Opening and closing of Canteen, operating the computerized till, and keeping an accurate record of all floats, deposits, and money transactions.
- Preparing and serving all items available at the Canteen, and maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Accepting and checking deliveries, replenishing and rotating stock using the FIFO method.
- Cleaning and sanitizing the service area and equipment, and keeping the entire work area clean.
- Additional tasks required, including but not limited to: completion of e-learning, weekly inventory.
- Being self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision to enable smooth operation of the canteen services.
- Interacting with others in a meaningful and compassionate manner.
- Adhering to all PCFC & relevant customer policies, procedures, expectations, and Code of Ethics including confidentiality guidelines.
- Must have a family member or personal experience of living with mental illness and/or addictions and be willing to disclose.
- Must be available to work a variable work schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Also have the ability to pick up additional shifts if needed.
- Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, and basic computer skills together with a professional manner remaining focused on client needs.
- Hold the Food Handler Certification, or be willing to acquire it.
- The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check prior to starting work.
- Ability to perform physical aspects of the position and to maintain regular attendance.
- Willingness to attend and complete all mandatory training.
- Previous applicants that meet requirements are encouraged to reapply.
Hiring Team - [email protected]
Lived Experience with mental health/addictions
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