Food Service I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Part-time Food Service I at Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. You will prepare, portion and package meals, assemble trays, and deliver patient meals in a fast-paced hospital environment under supervision.

The role requires Grade 10, physical capability to lift and move food loads, and proficiency in basic English. Shift pattern includes evenings with 3.25 hours per shift, 0.42 FTE, and 21-SEP-2026 posting end date.

Qualifications

• Must complete Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Physically able to lift up to 46 lbs and push/pull meal carts.
• Literacy test may be required by department policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, handle, portion and package food and beverages.
• Assemble trays and serve meals in dining or patient settings.
• Deliver meals to patients and customers; place orders and store supplies.
• Operate and clean food service equipment; follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

English communication

Reliability

Independence

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. As a dedicated member of the Patient Food Services (PFS) department, you could make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors, and the community. This part-time 0.42 position is located at Peter Lougheed Centre. You will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident, and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to independently: Prepare, handle, portion and package food and beverages. Assemble trays in the kitchen and/or serve meals in a dining room setting. Provide patient meal delivery and pick up. Order and put away unit supplies. Safely operate and clean industrial food service equipment. Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be able to: Work independently in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy. Work under pressure in high stress situations. Communicate effectively in English with patients, co-workers, and other hospital departments. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative. Work as an effective, professional team member. Demonstrate a patient first approach as outlined in the AHS Foundational Strategies. Perform basic math functions to measure out food portions.

Description:

As a Food Service I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with AHS standards and procedures. Your typical duties may include packaging and portioning food items, preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals to patients and customers and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas.

• Classification: Food Service I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Nutrition and Food Services
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.42
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 3.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.05
• Maximum Salary: $23.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Food service in health care experience is an asset.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English effectively.
• Demonstrated reliability, cooperation, and professionalism in both appearance and work habits.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and routine sanitation procedures.
• Strong motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to departmental guidelines and standards.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and interpret basic calculations or drawings.
• Successful completion of a literacy test as required by department policy.
• Excellent attendance record, with reliability and personal suitability verified through employment history and references.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications and related technology.
• All new employees must be able to attend 1-4 days of Patient Food Services’ new employee orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year customer service experience
• 1 year food service experience in healthcare
• Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment
• Experience with inventory management; receiving deliveries, managing expiry dates, and minimizing waste while utilizing “First In – First Out” procedures.
• Experience with Commercial Food Service Equipment
• Food Safe Certification or equivalent.