FOOD SERVICES WORKER II

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Municipal pension

Vacation after year

Moving expenses

Referral incentives

Training programs

Outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a hard-working Food Service Worker for a casual position at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital. The role supports Cooks, portions patient trays and meals, and assists with meals for staff while ensuring accuracy of trays and orders.

You will also handle dishwashing and general cleaning as part of daily duties. Ideal candidates have Grade 10 and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and organizational skills; physical fitness is

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with blending, grinding, slicing, and preparing salads and vegetables.
• Portion meals and patient trays according to nutrition care plans and therapeutic diets.
• Check trays for accuracy and prepare beverages such as tea and coffee.
• Wash dishes and perform general cleaning; serve staff meals and handle cash for items purchased.

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Food Service Worker to fill a Casual position at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and working within the scope of Northern Health (NH) Regional Policies and Processes, the NH Regional Food Safety Plan and the NH Regional Food Sanitation Plan, this position assists the Cooks, blending, grinding, slicing, preparing salads, vegetables, sandwiches, and portioning desserts, measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients. Sets up and portions, with accuracy, patient trays and / or resident meals including therapeutic diet items according to nutrition care plans. Check patient trays to ensure accuracy. Prepares items such as tea, coffee and toast. Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and performs general cleaning. Serves staff meals and oversees the collection and receipt of cash for items purchased which may include punching meal tickets.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital. Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let’s Talk DCDH.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.