Food Service Worker, Patient Food Services, C&W

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services authority in Vancouver is seeking a Food Service Worker for patient services. This role involves food preparation, cooking, and ensuring meal accuracy for patients. Candidates should possess a Grade 10 education and a Food Safe Level 1 certificate. The position offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Access to professional development and cultural safety training

Comprehensive benefits

Pension and wellness resources

Flexible work options

Discount programs and holiday entitlements

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Knowledge of impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient meal items such as tea, coffee, toast, and salads.
• Assemble patient meal trays according to menu and portion food.
• Clean dishes and utensils; store them appropriately.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Commitment to ongoing learning about Indigenous issues and anti-racism

Foundational knowledge of social determinants of health and legislative obligations related to Indigenous rights and anti-racism

Education

Grade 10

Certificate in Food Safe Level 1

Job description

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Patient Food In-House

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this role.

The Food Service Worker performs duties including food preparation, cooking, assembly, and checking order accuracy for patients. Following established recipes and standards, the role ensures quality, serving temperatures, and portion control, escalating issues to Cook, Supervisor, or Manager as needed.

What You’ll Do

1. Prepare patient meal items such as tea, coffee, toast, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes, infant formulas, and tube feedings by weighing, measuring, and combining ingredients.
2. Assemble patient meal trays according to menu and portion food for patients and retail areas as required.
3. Load, deliver, collect, and unload meal service wagons.
4. Clean dishes and utensils; store them appropriately.
5. Prepare items like vegetables and fruits through washing, slicing, dicing, and grating.
6. Handle food storage, including loading, rotating stock, labeling, and freezing.
7. Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
8. Transport pans, kettles, and trays safely within the work environment.
9. Store food following safety protocols, including wrapping, dating, and rotation.
10. Notify leadership about inventory levels.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.
• Knowledge of the impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples, including Indigenous-specific mandates and a commitment to eradicate racism and embed Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Understanding of systemic racism and Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives, including relevant legislation and policies.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific and systemic racism, with initiatives to promote safety and belonging.
• Awareness of social, economic, and political realities affecting Indigenous Peoples and a commitment to anti-racism and cultural safety.

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning about Indigenous issues and anti-racism.
• Foundational knowledge of social determinants of health and legislative obligations related to Indigenous rights and anti-racism.

What We Bring

• Opportunities for growth, development, and recognition within BC’s largest employer.
• Access to extensive professional development and cultural safety training.
• Comprehensive benefits, pension, wellness resources, and flexible work options.
• Discount programs and holiday entitlements.

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $24.34 / Hour

Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled

Hours of Work: Rotating shifts (detailed schedule provided)

Requisition #: 183580E

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity, aiming to create a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe environment. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply or contact [e-mail] for support.