Food Service I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Ponoka is seeking a Food Service I to support patient, resident and customer meals. You will handle routine food preparation, portioning, meal service, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a hospital setting.

This 0.90 FTE position includes shifts across days, evenings and weekends. A Grade 10 minimum and the ability to lift up to 46 lbs are required, with preference for hospital/long-term care food service experience and knowledge of FIFO and sanitation practices.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks associated with basic food preparation according to established standards and procedures.
• Package and portion food items, prepare according to guidelines and menus, and serve meals to patients and customers.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, tables, and serving areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Inventory management

Food safety

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 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: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.90 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 9 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

Customer service experience. 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 Industrial Food Service Equipment. Food Safe Certificate or equivalent. WHMIS training.