Food Service I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, Canmore General Hospital, is seeking a Food Service I to support the Nutrition & Food Services team. You will prepare, portion and package meals, assemble trays, deliver patient meals, and assist with stock and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have Grade 10 or equivalent, ability to lift 46 lbs, push/pull up to 250 lbs, and basic computer skills. Casual/relief staffing with varied shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Physically capable to lift up to 46 lbs and push/pull meal carts up to 250 lbs.
• Walk and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Package and portion food items per guidelines.
• Serve meals to patients and customers.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, tables, and serving areas.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

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 Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team, you could make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors, and the community.

This position is located at Canmore General Hospital. 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.

Nestled amid rocky peaks, the mountain town of Canmore (population approx. 14,000) draws outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. A combination of the terrain and numerous wildlife corridors has led to a somewhat sprawling community, located about 80 kilometres west of Calgary and about 25 kilometres from Banff.

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 established 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 & Food Services Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 14-DEC-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 24-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:

Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. All new employees must be able to attend 1-2 days of Patient Food Services new employee orientation. Applications with a completed job profile and/or resume will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of customer service experience. 1 year of food service experience. 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. WHMIS training.