FOOD SERVICE WORKER II

Northern Health - BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker for a Casual position at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will assist Cooks in preparing meals, managing patient trays with accuracy, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Key responsibilities include preparing beverages and desserts, washing utensils, and serving staff meals. This position offers various benefits, including extended health plans and employee training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Willing to perform physical tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cooks with preparation and cooking tasks.
• Prepare and portion meals according to nutrition care plans.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in food service areas.

Job description

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Food Service Worker to fill a Casual position at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Cooks with blending, grinding, slicing, preparing salads, vegetables, sandwiches, and portioning desserts;
• Measures and combines food and beverage ingredients;
• Sets up and portions patient trays and/or resident meals with accuracy, including therapeutic diet items according to nutrition care plans;
• Checks patient trays to ensure accuracy;
• Prepares items such as tea, coffee and toast;
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and performs general cleaning;
• Serves staff meals and oversees the collection and receipt of cash for items purchased, including punching meal tickets.

Hospital Overview

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 24-bed facility that sees an average of 22,000 ER visits per year. It is a fully equipped facility with Medical Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, ER, and Maternity services.

Services

• Acute Care
• Internal Medicine
• Ultrasound
• CT scans
• Surgery
• Emergency Department
• Extended Care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Additional services include Diabetes Education, Healthy Heart and Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

Location

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one‑of‑a‑kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC’s Pacific Coast. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia’s North Coast and home to 13,500 people.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Application Process

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples of Supporting Documents

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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