Food Service Worker

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Food Service Worker, where you will play a vital role in delivering quality meals and service within a dynamic healthcare environment. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work in a fast-paced setting while contributing to the well-being of the community. Enjoy a variety of employee benefits, including health coverage and training opportunities, as you become part of a team dedicated to excellence in service. Experience the beauty of Kelowna, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant lifestyle, while making a difference in people's lives every day.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer Paid Training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent experience required.
• Food Safe Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Portioning and serving meals in dining areas.
• Cleaning food service areas and delivering meal carts.
• Preparing ingredients for meals and beverages.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Position Summary
FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Food Service Worker | Support Services

Reports to: Manager (or designate)

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our Support Services Team at Cottonwoods, Kelowna, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!



Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Employer paid training/education opportunities

• Generous Vacation Entitlement

• Employer Paid Health Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan

• Shift Premiums

• Competitive wages



About the Job

Food Service Worker:

• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.

• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.

• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.

• Assembles beverages and food items - tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, bag lunches, items for Meals on Wheels program.

• Setting up and delivering meal carts.

• Cleaning of food service areas.


This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

This position works a rotating schedule that includes day and shifts as follows:

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 06:00 to 14:00, 07:00 to 15:00, 11:00 to 19:00, 15:30 to 19:30, 16:00 to 20:00 hours.



About this Location
Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year-round outdoor recreation. Whether you’re enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.

The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Food Safe Certificate.



**Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.**