Food Service Worker - Casual/On-Call

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sechelt is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Patient Food Services team. Responsibilities include portioning meals, washing dishes, and ensuring dietary accuracy while supporting a safe environment for all. Candidates must have Grade 10 education and a Food Safe Certificate Level 1. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training and development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff

Exclusive discounts for VCH staff

Qualifications

• At least one year’s related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Must possess Food Safe Certificate Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Portion and serve meals according to Food Safe protocols.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment.
• Deliver food to patient units.
• Replenish food and beverage supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others

Physical ability for duties

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 education

Food Safe Certificate Level 1

Job description

Overview

Come work as a Food Service Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Join the Patient Food Services team working out of Sechelt Hospital to promote a safe and respectful working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. Apply today to join our team!

As a Food Service Worker with VCH you will:

• Perform a variety of duties according to Food Safe protocols and quality and safety standards including:
  • portioning and serving meals,
  • assisting with food production by washing and peeling vegetables and fruit,
  • preparing coffee/tea and toast,
  • portioning desserts and assembling sandwiches and salads;
  • preparing and portioning diet items in accordance with nutritional plans; and measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients by methods such as grinding, blending, slicing, dicing and/or puree.
  • Checks patient/resident meals/trays to ensure dietary accuracy.
• Strip wagons/trays, wash dishes and pots, clean food wagons, kitchen equipment, fridges and storage areas and wipe down tables and counter areas.
• Sweep and damp mop floors and remove garbage.
• Deliver wagons/trays to patient/resident units.
• Retrieve and store food items.
• Replenish food, beverage and paper supplies.
• Perform related clerical duties
• May operate a cash register and related equipment, receive payments and provide change for items purchased
• Answers customer queries.

About Sechelt, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This seaside community is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course.

About Sechelt Hospital

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate Level 1.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.