Food Service I

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary position

Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Ponoka is seeking a dedicated Food Service I to support patient, resident and customer meal services within the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team. You will perform routine tasks including packing, portioning, preparing and serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in accordance with AHS standards.

This temporary full-time position involves 7.75-hour shifts across days, evenings and weekends, with responsibilities for a quality patient and customer 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 your shift.

Responsibilities

• Package and portion food items according to guidelines.
• Prepare food according to menus and procedures.
• Serve meals to patients and customers.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, and service areas.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual lifting

Mobility

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Your Opportunity: Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a Food Service Worker you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient and resident focused health care as a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team. NFS is a provincial service that is committed to providing nutritious, healthy, high quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors and the community. This position will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident and customer experience.

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 Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 24-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.