Food Service I

Job summary

Prepare, portion, package, and serve food and beverages, including assembling trays and delivering meals to patients and customers. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, operate and clean food service equipment, and manage supplies.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. As a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team, you could make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors, and the community. This part-time position is located at Foothills Medical Centre. You will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident, and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to independently: Prepare, handle, portion and package food and beverages. Assemble trays in the kitchen and/or serve meals in a dining room setting. Provide patient meal delivery and pick up. Order and put away unit supplies. Safely operate and clean industrial food service equipment. Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be able to: Work independently in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy. Work under pressure in high stress situations. Communicate effectively in English with patients, co-workers, and other hospital departments. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative. Work as an effective, professional team member. Demonstrate a patient first approach as outlined in the AHS Foundational Strategies. Perform basic math functions to measure out food portions. Description: As a Food Service I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with AHS standards and procedures. Your typical duties may include packaging and portioning food items, preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals to patients and customers and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas. Classification: Food Service I Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Patient Food Services Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.41 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 4 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.05 Maximum Salary: $23.69 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Additional Required Qualifications: Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English effectively. Demonstrated reliability, cooperation, and professionalism in both appearance and work habits. Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision. Knowledge of safe food handling practices and routine sanitation procedures. Strong motor coordination and manual dexterity. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to departmental guidelines and standards. Physically fit to meet the demands of the role. Ability to follow simple instructions and interpret basic calculations or drawings. Successful completion of a literacy test as required by department policy. Excellent attendance record, with reliability and personal suitability verified through employment history and references. Basic proficiency in computer applications and related technology. All new employees must be able to attend 1-4 days of Patient Food Services’ new employee orientation. Preferred Qualifications: 1 year customer service experience. 1 year food service experience. Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment. Experience with inventory management; receiving deliveries, managing expiry dates, and minimizing waste while utilizing “First In – First Out” procedures. Experience with Commercial Food Service Equipment. Food Safe Certification or equivalent. WHMIS training. Food service experience is an asset.

What you’ll do

Prepare, portion, package, and serve food and beverages, including assembling trays and delivering meals to patients and customers. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, operate and clean food service equipment, and manage supplies.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is required, along with effective English communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently and professionally. The role requires physical capacity to lift up to 46 pounds, push or pull meal carts up to 250 pounds, and stand and walk throughout shifts; food service, customer service, Food Safe certification, and WHMIS training are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Safe Food Handling
• Sanitation
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Communication
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Basic Math
• Manual Dexterity
• Inventory Management
• Equipment Operation
• Confidentiality
• Reliability
• Computer Proficiency

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support

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