Food Service Attendant

Food Service Attendant


Company
SSP
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$17 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
• $17.00 / hour
• Comprehensive Benefit Package and RRSP Matching for Full-Time employees
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Employee Parking

At SSP Canada, our Food Service Attendants have the important role of preparing, serving, selling, and stocking delicious food and beverages for our guests.

Our restaurant portfolio in the Calgary International Airport includes: Belgian Beer Cafe, Bad Egg, Bistro on the Bow, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, and our upcoming new restaurants Mi Casa and Wander by Chef Nicole Gomes!

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

Here are a few things you can expect as a Food Service Worker at SSP Canada:
• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system
• Receive payment from the customer and process change
• Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down of any machinery and equipment
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required
• Return all items used during your shift to the proper place, clean and organize all work and storage areas (including all coolers and refrigerators), empty and re-line all trash containers
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Other Requirements
• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation or age.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Ontario as of 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the general minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ontario is $17.75 per hour effective January 1 2026 with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours weekly. Cleaning staff in unionized building services must receive this rate plus vacation pay of 4% on gross earnings.
Q What work permit is required for international applicants seeking cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before January 2026. Processing takes 8-16 weeks and requires proof of job offer from a Canadian employer registered with the program.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, no formal education is required but applicants must demonstrate 6 months of paid cleaning experience within the last 3 years. Safe food handling certification is mandatory for roles in healthcare or food facilities starting 2026.
Q What documents are required when applying for cleaning staff jobs through Service Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must submit a completed SIN application, valid passport, and two references from prior employers dated within 12 months. A current police vulnerable sector check issued no earlier than 6 months before the application date is also mandatory.
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