Food Service Worker II - (223095)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Food Service Worker II in Victoria, Nova Scotia. The role includes food preparation, serving, and ensuring cleanliness of dietary equipment. Candidates should have Grade 10 education and a Food Safe Level 1 certificate, along with effective communication and organizational skills. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety, ensuring quality across food services. Ideal for those with a year of related experience, this is an opportunity to contribute to a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 10 education and one year of related experience.
• Must possess Food Safe Level 1 certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to standards.
• Clean and wash dietary equipment and tools.
• Rotate stock and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to organize work

Physical ability for job duties

Equipment operation skills

Education

Grade 10 education

Certificate in Food Safe Level 1

Job description

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

The Food Service Worker II performs related food service duties such as preparing, portioning, reheating, serving food, measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients by procedures such as grinding, blending and slicing. This FSW2 rotates stock on hand, cleans and washes pots, pans and other dietary equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus one (1) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.

Skills And 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.