Food Service Worker II

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Education opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Nelson, BC, is seeking a Food Service Worker II to support meal service at Kootenay Lake Hospital. You will portion and serve meals, prep items, set tables, and help with cleaning in a fast-paced dining area.

This casual, on-site position offers opportunities for training, benefits, and a municipal pension plan, with shift premiums for eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Casual on-call role with variable hours.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Basic food preparation and sanitation duties.

Responsibilities

• Portioning and serving meals and beverages in dining room/cafeteria.
• Set tables with condiments, utensils, and napkins.
• Wash dishes and utensils; perform cleaning tasks.
• Receive supplies and check against invoices; record temperatures.

Skills

Meal portioning

Meal serving

Food prep basics

Cleaning duties

Clerical tasks

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, 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

• 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, nourishment 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this Location

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer.

Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it’s a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle.

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?