FOOD SERVICES WORKER II

Northern Health; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 1 year

Benefits package

Moving expense support

Job summary

Northern Health in Vanderhoof is seeking a hard-working Food Service Worker for a casual role at St. John Hospital. You will support cooks, prepare salads and meals, portion desserts, and help with patient trays according to care plans. You may also serve staff meals and handle cash transactions.

The position requires basic education and reliability, with duties including cleaning and food preparation in a hospital food service environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with preparation of salads, vegetables, sandwiches, and desserts.
• Set up patient trays and measure/portion meals.
• Wash dishes and perform general cleaning.
• Serve staff meals and handle cash receipts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 with 1 year related experience

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Food Service Worker to fill a Casual position at St. John 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 St. John Hospital

Community:

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

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!

• 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 fulltime 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.