Food Services Attendant I

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Edmonton Misericordia Community Hosp is seeking a Food Services Attendant I to portion, package and serve meals according to menus and diet protocols. You will prepare simple items, assist with tray duties, and deliver nourishment to patient bedsides using two patient identifiers.

Responsibilities include cleaning, stocking, dish duties, and supporting training of new staff. This is a part-time temp role with days, weekends, and on-call shifts in a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques.
• Know safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Read, write, speak & understand English.

Responsibilities

• Portion, package and/or serve food items according to menu and diet protocol.
• Prepare simple food items and nourish patients.
• Deliver meals and nourishment trays to patients with two identifiers.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

High School diploma

Job description

The Food Services Attendant I is responsible for: setting up assigned beltline and/or POD positions; portioning food items; performing tray duties; preparing simple food items/special food items for meal services; assembling, delivering, serving meals to patients, completing all duties in a friendly, personalized, professional, and efficient manner. Responsible in preparation of bulk nourishments, delivering nourishment trays via the wagons to designated units and to the patient bed side using 2 patient identifiers. Also responsible for collecting patient dirty meals trays, maintaining the cleanliness of preparation/serving areas and equipment, re-stocking your designated station; dish room duties, stripping and cleaning of patient/resident trays; unpacking and storing supplies; participating in the training of new staff and students and performing other related duties as required. Please note: Classifications Under Review.Shifts timing (0730-1400)

Description:

The Food Services Attendant I portions, packages and/or serves food items according to menu, diet protocol, portion control and temperature standards within an acute care or continuing care setting. The position is also responsible for cleaning equipment, supplies and surfaces throughout the kitchen. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 2111 Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV CUPE 2111
• Unit and Program: Nutrition and Food Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.46
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-AUG-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Food Services Attendant I
• Union: COV CUPE 2111
• Unit and Program: Nutrition and Food Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.46
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 6.00
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques, safe food handling and sanitation procedures required. Ability to read, write, speak & understand English required.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent preferred. An equivalent combination of education & experience may be considered. WHMIS certificate desired. Food safe certificate desired. One year of food service experience in a hospital/institutional setting is desired.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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