Food Service Worker

Job summary

Responsible for portioning and serving meals, preparing basic food items, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas. Additionally, performs clerical tasks and monitors food temperatures to ensure safety and quality.

Job details

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve. What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages About The Job Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation. Sets tables and trays with items including condiments, utensils, and napkins. Collects and unloads food service wagons. Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit. Prepares items such as meat, fish or poultry for procedures including grinding, flouring and breading. Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area. Prepares beverages and food items such as sandwich fillings, nourishments and therapeutic diet items including tube feedings and milkshakes. Washing dishes and utensils. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors, cleaning counter tops and tables. Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, running diet sheets off the computer and writing information on menu cards. Receiving supplies and checking goods received against invoices. Takes and records temperature of hot foods at point of service. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis. This position works a rotating schedule that includes day and evening shifts as follows: 06:00 to 14:00 and 11:30 to 19:30 hours. About this Location Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year. Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene. With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

What you’ll do

Responsible for portioning and serving meals, preparing basic food items, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas. Additionally, performs clerical tasks and monitors food temperatures to ensure safety and quality.

Requirements

Seeking a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual capable of working in a fast-paced hospital environment. Must be available for a rotating schedule including day and evening shifts.

Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer Paid Training/Education Opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive Wages

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Portioning
• Food Preparation
• Sanitization
• Dishwashing
• Inventory Checking
• Temperature Monitoring
• Clerical Duties
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Administrative