Food Service Worker

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationOpport

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, BC. If you are reliable, flexible and motivated, you will contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced dining operation.

This permanent part-time position (0.59) involves evening shifts from 15:00 to 19:30, with duties including portioning meals, serving, basic food prep, cleaning, and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• One year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Food Safe Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Portioning and serving meals in a dining room and/or cafeteria.
• Sets tables and trays with condiments, utensils, and napkins.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Prepares items such as meat, fish or poultry for procedures including grinding, flouring and breading.
• Counts, weighs and measures ingredients for the preparation area.
• Prepares beverages and food items including sandwich fillings and nourishments.
• Washing dishes and utensils.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors and cleaning countertops.
• Clerical duties such as answering the telephone and recording dietary information.

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Penticton Regional Hospital, in Penticton, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

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

• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Sets tables and trays with items including condiments, utensils, and napkins.
• Collects and unloads food service wagons.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Prepares items such as meat, fish or poultry for procedures including grinding, flouring and breading.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Prepares beverages and food items such as sandwich fillings, nourishments and therapeutic diet items including tube feedings and milkshakes.
• Washing dishes and utensils.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors, cleaning counter tops and tables.
• Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, running diet sheets off the computer and writing information on menu cards.
• Receiving supplies and checking goods received against invoices.
• Takes and records temperature of hot foods at point of service.

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.59) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled evenings rotating from 15:00 to 19:30 hours.

About this Location

Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene. With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton.

Come join our team and see why we’re 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?

Qualfications

• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate.