FOOD SERVICES WORKER II

Northern Health; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Vacation after one year of service

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker for a casual position at Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre in Fort St. James, BC. You will support cooks, prepare salads, beverages, and patient meals, and assist with tray setup and cleaning.

Under supervision, you will help with portioning, serving staff meals, and handling cash receipts where applicable. A Grade 10 with one year of related experience is the stated requirement.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with one year of related experience.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with blending, grinding, slicing, preparing salads and desserts.
• Prepare patient trays and therapeutic diet items according to nutrition care plans.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and perform general cleaning; serve staff meals and handle cash receipts where applicable.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Physical fitness

Time management

Equipment operation

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Food Service Worker to fill a Casual position at the Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre.

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.

Qualfications

• 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 Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. James

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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants