Food Service Worker I

Covenant Health Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker I for St. Michael's Health Centre. The role involves setting up, delivering and picking up patient meals in accordance with diet orders, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and unit areas.

You will help with portion control, dishwashing and proper storage of supplies, while communicating diet details to the kitchen. Previous care facility experience is a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fluent in English.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Able to stand for long periods and able to lift at least 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, delivery and pick up of patient meals according to diet orders.
• Package and portion food according to menu and portion control.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen surfaces.
• Stock food supplies and record usage.
• Communicate diet information from units to kitchen to ensure accurate service.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the NFLES Supervisor, the Food Service Worker I is responsible for: Set up, delivery and pick up of patient and resident meals in compliance with the diet order. Dishwashing and storage of dishes. Regular and scheduled cleaning duties. Stocking and recording of food supplies to unit kitchens. Communication of diet information from the units to kitchen ensuring accurate and quality service. Understanding of therapeutic diets and their application, training provided. The provision of care in accordance with established operating standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health and St Michaels Health Centre. Interacting compassionately and respectfully with patients, residents, co-workers’ supervisors and managers. The Food Service Worker portions, packages and/or serves food items according to menu, diet protocol, and portion control and temperature standards within an acute care or continuing care setting. The position is also responsible for washing and putting away dishes and cleaning the kitchen and surfaces throughout the kitchen.

Description

The Food Service Worker I portions, packages and/or serves food items according to menu, diet protocol, portion control and temperature standards within an acute care or continuing care setting. The position is also responsible for washing and putting away dishes and cleaning kitchen and surfaces throughout the kitchen. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Michael's Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Food Service Worker I
• Union: COV CUPE 408 (St. Michael's)
• Unit and Program: Patient Food Services
• Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.49
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 4-7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fluent in English. Basic computer skills are necessary. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Possess good time management skills, able to follow directions, work to deadlines and have attention for detail. Capable of meeting the physical demands of the position; able to stand for long periods of time and ability to occasionally lift at least 60 lbs. and possess the fortitude to work in a continuing care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous food service experience in a care facility or an institutional setting, WHMIS, Food Safe Certification and Customer Service course work are all desired.