Food Service Worker II - (214541)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Food Service Worker responsible for meal preparation and sanitation tasks in a hospital environment. Candidates are required to communicate effectively and manage workload efficiently. This role involves ensuring dietary accuracy in meals served to patients, highlighting the importance of teamwork and quality service.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus one year's recent related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plates meals for patients/residents and staff.
• Prepares and portions therapeutic diet items.
• Cleans pots, pans, and related dishwashing duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 10

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Supervisor, plates meals for patients/residents and staff, washes and scrubs pots, pans and related dish washing duties; prepares and portions therapeutic diet items including nourishment's; measures and combines food and beverage ingredients by methods such as grinding, blending, slicing, dicing and/or puree; and checks patient/residents meals to ensure dietary accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1416.pdf