FOOD SERVICES WORKER II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker for a casual role at the Ksyen Regional Hospital. You will support cooks in meal preparation and tray assembly, ensuring accuracy and sanitation in a patient-focused kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, assisting with dietary therapy, serving staff, cash handling for meals, and keeping the kitchen clean. Candidates should have Grade 10 and relevant experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with one year related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physically able to perform duties and operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize workload and prepare food items and trays.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with blending, grinding, slicing, salads and desserts.
• Prepare and portion patient or resident meals including therapeutic diets according to care plans.
• Check trays for accuracy and set up staff meals; handle cash for items purchased.
• Perform general cleaning and dishwashing; maintain sanitation standards.
• Serve meals and support dietary services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & Written

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Food Service Worker to fill a Casual position at the Ksyen Regional 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.

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 Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

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.