Food Service I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a temporary part-time Food Service I at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. You will prepare, portion, and deliver meals, assemble trays, handle cash where applicable, and assist with unit supplies in a fast-paced patient-focused setting.

The role requires basic computer skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work rotating days and shifts under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical capability

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

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: Food Service I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Patient Food Services
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.67
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 3
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.05
• Maximum Salary: $23.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 0.67
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 3.10, 6.50
• Length of Shift in weeks: 3
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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.

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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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