food counter attendant
Tim Hortons · Penticton, BC · $18.00 hourly
Verdict
This Tim Hortons posting shows mixed signals. The employer is legitimate and well-verified (major multinational, website reachable, business/location match, dedicated careers portal), and the job description is detailed and realistic for a food counter role. However, the contact email (teamtims.southok@gmail.com) is a generic Gmail domain rather than an official Tim Hortons domain, which is a notable inconsistency for a major corporate employer. This suggests either a third-party recruiter or a potential impersonation attempt, warranting a medium-risk assessment.
- Generic email domain (Gmail)+20
Contact email is teamtims.southok@gmail.com—a free Gmail account rather than an official Tim Hortons corporate domain. For a major multinational, this is inconsistent and suggests possible third-party recruitment or impersonation.
- Online-only application, no mailing address-5
Posting directs applicants online only with no physical mailing address requested. This is normal for legitimate modern employers and eliminates the residential/PO box fraud signal.
- Detailed, realistic job description-15
Comprehensive task list, equipment/machinery details, work conditions, physical requirements, screening questions, and extensive support programs for diverse groups (disabilities, newcomers, youth, veterans, Indigenous, mature workers) all indicate a legitimate, well-structured posting.
- Employer legitimacy verified-25
Tim Hortons is a major Canadian multinational with confirmed headquarters, functional official website (timhortons.com), dedicated careers portal, and confirmed BC locations. Web verification shows business match, location match, and jobs listing present.
Application flags (1)
teamtims.southok@gmail.com
Employer checks
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"web": {
"websiteUrl": "https://www.timhortons.com/",
"websiteReachable": "yes",
"businessMatch": "match",
"locationMatch": "match",
"hasJobsListing": "yes",
"applicationAddressType": "none",
"confidence": 0.99,
"summary": "Tim Hortons is a legitimate, major Canadian multinational restaurant chain with headquarters in Toronto (130 King St W). Official website timhortons.com is fully functional. Company has dedicated careers portal (careers.timhortons.com) with job listings. Tim Hortons has confirmed locations in Comox, BC (727 Anderton Rd). Posting provides no mailing address—applicants apply online only. No red flags detected."
}
}Full description
Occupation (NOC): Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (65201) Location: Penticton, BC Salary: $18.00 hourly Hours: Full-time Term: Permanent Workplace: [object Object] Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Tasks: Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables, Carrying and replace linen, Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units, Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs, Load buspans and trays, Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware, Place dishes in storage area, Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas, Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand, Scour pots and pans, Keep records of the quantities of food used, Package take-out food, Portion and wrap foods, Prepare, heat and finish simple food items, Serve customers at counters or buffet tables, Stock refrigerators and salad bars, Take customers' orders, Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs, Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment, Handle and store cleaning products, Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas, Remove kitchen garbage and trash, Sharpen kitchen knives, Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors, Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit Equipment and machinery experience: Conventional oven, Deep fryer, Electronic cash register, Food dispensers, Grill Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Reliability, Team player Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada? Employment terms options: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night Experience: Will train Employment terms options: Day, Weekend Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.), Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.), Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.), Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities , Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities, Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.), Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) , Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition, Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees , Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees , Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment, Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans , Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) , Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) , Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) , Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market , Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers , Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations , Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers , Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers , Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination , Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers , Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) , Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) , Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) , Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities, Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.), Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees, Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities How to apply: By email: teamtims.southok@gmail.com In person: 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 1L4