Food Service I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hiring a Food Service I at the Food Production & Dist Ctr to support patient meals and dining room service. This temporary part-time role involves packaging, portioning, serving meals to patients and customers, and maintaining cleanliness according to AHS standards.

You should have Grade 10, be physically able to lift up to 46 lbs, and have basic computer skills. Orientation will occur on-site; prior hospital food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Physically capable to lift up to 46 lbs and push/pull meal carts up to 250 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and ability to attend orientation.

Responsibilities

• Package and portion food items according to guidelines.
• Serve meals to patients, residents and customers and clean/sanitize equipment and areas.
• Assist with packaging, trays, and customer service tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Physical stamina

Computer basics

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors and the community. This Temporary Part Time position is located at the Food Service Centre and will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a NFS Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to independently to 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. Complete cash handling duties in the retail setting if applicable to role. Complete other food service duties as assigned. 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 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: Patient Food Services - Food Service Centre
• Primary Location: Food Production & Dist Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 25-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 3
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• 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:

Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. All new employees must be able to attend a 2-day Patient Food Service New Employee Orientation followed by an onsite orientation shift. To ensure your skills and qualifications are fully considered, please include sufficient resume details in your application that clearly address the required and preferred qualifications, or attach a comprehensive resume containing this information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• 1 year of food service experience.
• Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment.
• Experience in a food service department within a hospital or long-term care environment.