Food Service Worker (Dishwasher)

The Louis Brier Home and Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louis Brier Home and Hospital in Vancouver is seeking a Food Services Worker to support meal service for residents, from preparing dishes to delivering meals with a smile. This casual role offers hands-on experience in a community-focused healthcare setting and a chance to build lasting relationships with residents.

You will work as part of a friendly team, handling trays, serving meals, washing dishes and performing light clerical tasks in a casual shift.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent education, training or experience.
• Food Safe Certification.
• Healthcare experience is an asset; dishwashing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sets up meal trays with condiments, utensils and napkins; loads, delivers and unloads meal service wagons.
• Pours, serves and handles food/beverages in dining room or cafeteria; operates cash register as required.
• Counts, weighs and measures ingredients for the prep area.
• Makes beverages and basic foods; assembles sandwiches and salads.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Washes dishes and utensils; sets and clears dining tables.
• Cleans floors, counters, and equipment; removes garbage as required.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the phone and checking cards against lists.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Be part of a hardworking team relentlessly dedicated to improving the experience our resident’s look forward to most – meal time!

From preparing dishes to delivering meals to residents with a smile, our Food Services Workers have strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence. Join our team and build long lasting relationships while making a difference to the lives of seniors.

WHO ARE WE

A Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ and one of BC's Top Employers for 2025, we pride ourselves on a strong reputation for excellence. Our work environment is community-oriented, warm and inclusive. Appreciation is embedded into our culture and staff feel valued for their contributions.

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values– “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

• We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

• We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

• We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

• We ‘Do What’s Right.’

ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins; portions out food and beverages on meal trays according to menu slips; loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons.
• Portions out and serves food and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation; operates dispensing machines; puts away and brings out supplies as required; takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; utilizes a cash register as required.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; sets, clears and cleans dining tables.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience Food Safe Certification Experience working in healthcare an asset Previous dishwashing experience is considered an asset

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

JOB TYPE: Casual

SALARY: Grid 10 $25.07/hourly