Food Service Worker I

Job summary

Portion, package, and serve patient and resident meals according to menus, diet orders, portion requirements, and temperature standards, and communicate dietary information between care units and the kitchen. Wash and store dishes, clean kitchen areas, and stock and record food supplies while providing respectful service in accordance with facility policies and standards.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Reporting to the NFLES Supervisor, the Food Service Worker I is responsible for: Set up, delivery and pick up of patient and resident meals in compliance with the diet order. Dishwashing and storage of dishes. Regular and scheduled cleaning duties. Stocking and recording of food supplies to unit kitchens. Communication of diet information from the units to kitchen ensuring accurate and quality service. Understanding of therapeutic diets and their application, training provided. The provision of care in accordance with established operating standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health and St Michaels Health Centre. Interacting compassionately and respectfully with patients, residents, co-workers’ supervisors and managers. The Food Service Worker portions, packages and/or serves food items according to menu, diet protocol, and portion control and temperature standards within an acute care or continuing care setting. The position is also responsible for washing and putting away dishes and cleaning the kitchen and surfaces throughout the kitchen. Description: The Food Service Worker I portions, packages and/or serves food items according to menu, diet protocol, portion control and temperature standards within an acute care or continuing care setting. The position is also responsible for washing and putting away dishes and cleaning kitchen and surfaces throughout the kitchen. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Michael's Collective Agreement. Classification: Food Service Worker I Union: COV CUPE 408 (St. Michael's) Unit and Program: Patient Food Services Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 4 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $18.36 Maximum Salary: $20.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required. Additional Required Qualifications: Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, fluent in English. Basic computer skills are necessary. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Possess good time management skills, able to follow directions, work to deadlines and have attention for detail. Capable of meeting the physical demands of the position; able to stand for long periods of time and ability to occasionally lift at least 60 lbs. and possess the fortitude to work in a continuing care setting. Preferred Qualifications: Previous food service experience in a care facility or an institutional setting, WHMIS, Food Safe Certification and Customer Service course work are all desired.

What you’ll do

Portion, package, and serve patient and resident meals according to menus, diet orders, portion requirements, and temperature standards, and communicate dietary information between care units and the kitchen. Wash and store dishes, clean kitchen areas, and stock and record food supplies while providing respectful service in accordance with facility policies and standards.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 10 or an equivalent is required, along with fluent English communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must have good time management and attention to detail, be able to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift at least 60 pounds; institutional food service experience, WHMIS, Food Safe certification, and customer service coursework are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Meal Preparation and Service
• Dietary Protocol Compliance
• Therapeutic Diets
• Food Portion Control
• Food Temperature Standards
• Dishwashing
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Food Supply Stocking
• Inventory Recording
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Basic Computer Skills
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Following Directions
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support