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General Help, On call, AC, Mississauga, ON

Req ID: GENER001990
Category: Service & Hospitality
Brand: Restaurant Associates
Employment Status: Hourly
Starting Rate: $19.82 CAD
Location: 2710 Britannia Rd E, Mississauga, ON

Posting Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:07.29Z

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Who Are We?

Restaurant Associates. Hospitality Excellence. Premier Clients.

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

The hourly wage rate for this position is $19.82 Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

Job Summary

The General Helper will be responsible for preparing, presenting and serving meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our General Helpers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Dispense food for next day of production and plate individual meals.
Conduct work in accordance with safety standards.
Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
Ability to work in various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging).
Willing to learn skid wrapping of finished product.
Food preparation and cooking as needed

Think you have what it takes to be one of our General Helpers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage workload.
Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, or fast food is considered an asset.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Minor heavy lifting may be involved (up to 40 lb.)

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.