Food Service Worker II

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Penticton seeks a motivated Food Service Worker II to join its Support Services team. The role involves portioning and serving meals, cleaning duties, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Grade 10 or equivalent education, a Food Safe Certificate, and experience in similar roles. This casual position offers flexible shifts Monday to Friday, with a focus on well-being and a supportive workplace culture. Enjoy a vibrant community with numerous recreational activities in beautiful Penticton.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Certificate in Food Safe is required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Portion and serve meals within a dining room and/or cafeteria.
• Set tables and trays with condiments and utensils.
• Wash and peel vegetables and fruit.
• Prepare meat, fish, and poultry for cooking.
• Perform cleaning duties like sweeping and washing floors.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Motivated

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

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

• The Food Service Worker II: 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, nourishments 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.
• This position works shifts from Monday - Friday at 09:00 to 17:00

About this Location

Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene.

With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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? Apply Today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

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

Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.