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General Help

@ Aramark

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Aramark Canada is hiring a General Help team member for the Dalhousie Food Services team. The role involves customer service, light cash handling, food preparation, stocking and cleaning in a campus dining hall. The posting states a union position with SEIU Local 2 and a pay rate of $19.88 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide courteous customer service
  • Handle light cash transactions
  • Prepare food to menu at assigned station
  • Stock shelves, coolers and bars
  • Clean and sanitize work area and record logs

Requirements summary:

  • Previous food service experience is an asset
  • Valid WHMIS and Food Safe certification is an asset
  • First Aid certification is an asset
  • Commitment to food safety and hygiene
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
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First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, Food Safe, First Aid
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Free or discounted meals, Uniform provided

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Job description

Job Description

At Aramark, we focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars!

Aramark Canada is offering enthusiastic individuals committed to providing exceptional customer service the opportunity to join the Dalhousie Food Services team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assures quality, courteous customer service is provided to all customers
  • Light cash handling duties including processing customer transactions, balancing float, participating in audits
  • Educate customers on menu items, daily features, dining hall events
  • Maintains continual cleaning and sanitizing of surrounding work area
  • Food preparation in accordance with menu at assigned station
  • Stock and merchandise shelves, cereal and bread bar, salad bar, and coolers
  • May wash and sanitize dishes and utensils
  • Record temperatures, label products in accordance with FIFO, complete waste log and cleaning log
  • Adhere to all Aramark and Dalhousie University policies and procedures
  • May perform other job duties as required

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • Previous food service experience is an asset
  • Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
  • Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
  • Additional certification may be required by work location
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This is a union position with SEIU Local 2. Aramark offers medical and dental benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick time, RRSP, employee meal plan, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives, and more!

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The pay range for this position is $19.88 - $19.88.

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