Food Service Worker, Patient Food Services, C&W
About the role
Job Title: FOOD SERVICE WORKER, PATIENT FOOD SERVICES, C&W Requisition #: 185948 Job Location: Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver Department: Patient Food In-House Job Type: Temporary, Full Time Start Date of Employment: 11-Jul-2025 Posting Date: 01-Jul-2025 Work Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun, Stat, Hours of Work: 700-1500,1100-1900 Work Site: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver Salary/Rate: $24.34/Hour Job Summary: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Food Service Worker performs various duties that include food preparation, cooking and assembly, and/or checking order accuracy for patients. The role follows established food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control, escalating to Cook, Supervisor, and/or Manager accordingly. Duties/Accountabilities: 1. Prepares patient meal items such as tea, coffee, toast, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes, infant formulas and tube feedings by weighing, measuring and combining ingredients. 2. Assembles patient meal trays according to menu. Portions food for patients and/or retail food areas according to specified requirements. 3. Loads, delivers, collects, and unloads meal service wagons. 4. Cleans soiled dishes and utensils; stores cleaned dishes, trays and utensils in the appropriate areas. 5. Prepares items such as vegetables and fruit by procedures such as washing, slicing, dicing and grating. 6. Delivers food items from storage areas to work areas; rotates stock; removes food items from packaging, cans and/or freezer; labels, packages and transfers food items to freezer storage. 7. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required. 8. Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards 9. Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures. 10. Notifies leadership of retail product inventory when low. 11. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience Grade 10 plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1. 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.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Food Service Worker, Patient Food Services, C&W
About the role
Job Title: FOOD SERVICE WORKER, PATIENT FOOD SERVICES, C&W Requisition #: 185948 Job Location: Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver Department: Patient Food In-House Job Type: Temporary, Full Time Start Date of Employment: 11-Jul-2025 Posting Date: 01-Jul-2025 Work Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun, Stat, Hours of Work: 700-1500,1100-1900 Work Site: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver Salary/Rate: $24.34/Hour Job Summary: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Food Service Worker performs various duties that include food preparation, cooking and assembly, and/or checking order accuracy for patients. The role follows established food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control, escalating to Cook, Supervisor, and/or Manager accordingly. Duties/Accountabilities: 1. Prepares patient meal items such as tea, coffee, toast, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes, infant formulas and tube feedings by weighing, measuring and combining ingredients. 2. Assembles patient meal trays according to menu. Portions food for patients and/or retail food areas according to specified requirements. 3. Loads, delivers, collects, and unloads meal service wagons. 4. Cleans soiled dishes and utensils; stores cleaned dishes, trays and utensils in the appropriate areas. 5. Prepares items such as vegetables and fruit by procedures such as washing, slicing, dicing and grating. 6. Delivers food items from storage areas to work areas; rotates stock; removes food items from packaging, cans and/or freezer; labels, packages and transfers food items to freezer storage. 7. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required. 8. Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards 9. Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures. 10. Notifies leadership of retail product inventory when low. 11. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience Grade 10 plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1. 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.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.