Am I Suited For This Job?

Food counter attendants and kitchen helpers should be:

• energetic
• efficient
• able to multi-task
• able to work quickly
• able to remember customer orders
• good with people

You should have:

• excellent customer service skills
• basic mathematics and arithmetic skills

Food service counter attendants, food preparers and kitchen helpers work days, evenings weekends and holidays. Hours tend to be irregular but flexible and split shifts are common. Food service counter attendants and food preparers typically stand for long periods of time and often carry heavy trays. They work in kitchens that are hot, humid, fast-paced and can be greasy and noisy.

Sources: WorkBC Career Profile for Food counter attendants & kitchen helpers, Career Cruising – Profile for Food Services Worker