Food Service I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, University of Alberta Hospital, is hiring a Food Service I for the Nutrition Food Service team. This temporary part-time role focuses on patient meals, tray assembly, food portioning, and safe sanitation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will deliver meals to patients, assist in a retail setting if needed, and support inventory and equipment cleaning. A customer-service mindset and reliability are essential for a patient-first experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Package and portion food items according to set guidelines.
• Prepare food according to menus and guidelines.
• Serve meals to patients and customers, and clean/sanitize equipment and areas.

Skills

Computer basics

Customer service

Education

Grade 10

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 University of Alberta Hospital 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 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 Details

Classification: Food Service I

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Patient Food Services

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.40

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time

Date Available: 12-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 29-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift: 3.10

Length of Shift in weeks: 3

​Shifts per cycle: 15

Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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.