Food Service Worker I - FCH

Fraser Health Authority; Harrison Hot Springs; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority invites applications for a hospital food service worker to assist in preparing and delivering patient meals. You will be responsible for assembling trays, portioning food, and maintaining sanitation in the dining and kitchen areas.

The role requires Grade 10 or equivalent and a current Food Safe Level 1 certificate; prior healthcare food service experience is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent required.
• Current Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• Experience in healthcare food service desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays with items according to tickets and deliver to patients.
• Load/unload meal service wagons and clear dining tables.
• Count, weigh and measure ingredients for preparation area.
• Prepare beverages such as tea and coffee and portion food per requirements.
• Operate dispensing machines and handle cash/meal tickets as needed.
• Set up cafeteria area by cleaning and stocking.
• Stock and deliver food and supplies as requested.
• Assemble sandwiches/salads and store leftovers per guidelines.
• Wash, peel and store vegetables/fruits; clean dishes and equipment.
• Perform cleaning tasks for floors, surfaces and equipment.
• Handle basic clerical duties like answering phones and filing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe Level 1

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $25.82 - $25.82 / hour

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $25.82 - $25.82 / hour

Detailed Overview

Performs a variety of duties in a food service department including portioning and serving food to patients/residents in patient’s room and/or in designate area, performing related cleaning duties within work area, and making designated food and beverage items.

Responsibilities

• Sets up meal trays with items such as juice, milk, desserts, condiments, dishware, cutlery and napkins according to meal tickets/reports. Delivers and serves meals and/or nourishments to patients/residents in patient’s room and/or in designated area.
• Loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons in patient/resident areas/rooms. Clears and cleans dining room tables.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast. Portions out food for patients/residents, and/or for cafeteria operation according to specified requirements.
• Operates dispensing machines. Puts away and brings out supplies as required. Takes payment and/or meal tickets/vouchers for items purchased. Utilizes cash register (point of sale equipment) as required.
• Sets up the cafeteria area by cleaning, stocking and delivering food.
• Collects stores requisitions from various areas and delivers supplies to the appropriate areas.
• Assembles items such as sandwiches and salads, and stores leftovers by packaging, labeling and storing according to established guidelines.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils. Loads, operates and unloads dishwashing machines and waste pulper. Returns and stacks dishes to appropriate storage areas.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, cupboards, shelves, machines and equipment, and spot washes wall and splash areas.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phone and taking messages, filing paperwork, and writing information on the menu cards.
• Collects and removes soiled linens and places for pick up. Distributes clean linens to designate areas. Cleans and sanitizes garbage cans.
• Unloads, unpacks and stores incoming food and supplies. Matches food and supplies to requisitions, and identifies and records any discrepancies.
• As assigned, counts and replenishes food and supply stock according to established quota/levels. Completes documentation by indicating number of items required based on established quotas. Stores food supplies according to established policies and procedures. Forwards concerns on food and supply stock and/or quota/levels to the Manager or designate.
• Advises Manager or designate of any inoperable, damaged, or unsafe equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe level 1 certification or equivalent.

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.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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