Mess Server

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

Steeped in a rich military heritage and tradition, messes have been used by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) throughout Canada’s history to foster morale and promote military values including camaraderie and unit cohesiveness. Messes give members a strong sense of commitment to the ideas, objectives and the basic responsibility expected of them within the CAF and set the standard for military service within Canada. CFMWS provides support to all CAF messes. Specifically, PSP Hospitality Services provides expertise on operational and management practices and assists mess managers in providing quality mess hospitality services.

As a Server, you provide an excellent customer experience for our mess operations. During big events to every day moments, you will build a rapport with the military community and get to experience various military traditions.

The server will greet customers, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages. You will operate a Point of Sales system, take orders, relay them to the kitchen and bar staff and serve food and beverages. Full availability is required as shifts range from mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

This is a role where everyone works as one team to provide the best customer experience for our members and contributes in creating a positive workplace. If you thrive in a customer focused environment, enjoy working in a team – this opportunity is for you!

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some food service or cash experience.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

Experience

In serving food and beverages
In cash handling
In providing customer service

Knowledge

Of food preparation
Of food safety practices
Of health and safety practices

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual essential

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Maximum 13 working hours per week

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.