Food Service Worker - Multiple Openings

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 28,492 - 40,580; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits package

Vacation entitlements starting at four weeks

Educational scholarships

Premium employee discount program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is looking for Food Service Workers to help in facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. This role involves serving food, preparing menu items, and maintaining cleanliness. There are multiple openings available, including casual and temporary roles. Candidates must have Grade 10 and a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate. Join us in delivering essential food services with a dedicated team offering competitive wages and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus one year recent related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food service duties including portioning and serving.
• Prepare food items like fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, and toast.
• Clean and sanitize work area according to established procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to organize work

Experience with food services

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Job description

Food Service Worker - Multiple Openings - (223077)

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA (Primary)
Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA
Port McNeill Hospital (PMH) - Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.07 - $25.07

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Feb. 15 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

Come work as a Food Service Worker with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Food Service Workers to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions.

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food services duties such as portioning and serving food, washing and/or preparing food items such as fruits and vegetables, tea, coffee and toast, and cleaning and sanitizing work area according to established procedures, standards and operational requirements.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2023). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail]

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Social Media

Connect With Us

Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Deal with others effectively. Physically carry out the duties of the position. Organize work. Operate related equipment.

Additional Requirements for applicants

This posting is intended for external candidates. Current and future full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual opportunities may be available.