Food Service Worker I
About the role
Your Opportunity
Please note: Classification under Review.
Description
Description: The Food Service Worker 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 AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
Classification
Food Service Worker I Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Youville Home Primary Location: Youville Home Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.34 Posting End Date: 12-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.5 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 9 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.05 Maximum Salary: $23.69 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications
Previous experience in food service, institutional food service, healthcare, hospitality, or related environment. Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with food safety standards. Ability to follow established menus, recipes, portion control guidelines, and dietary requirements. Strong understanding of infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures. Ability to provide respectful, compassionate, and customer-focused service to seniors and residents with diverse needs. Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to perform physical duties, including standing for extended periods, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting food supplies and equipment as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a senior living, long-term care, continuing care, or healthcare food service environment. Food Safety Certification (e.g., Alberta Food Safety Certification or equivalent). Experience working with therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets (minced, pureed, thickened fluids), and resident-specific dietary needs. Experience providing meal service, tray delivery, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen support duties.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Food Service Worker I
About the role
Your Opportunity
Please note: Classification under Review.
Description
Description: The Food Service Worker 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 AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
Classification
Food Service Worker I Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Youville Home Primary Location: Youville Home Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.34 Posting End Date: 12-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.5 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 9 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.05 Maximum Salary: $23.69 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications
Previous experience in food service, institutional food service, healthcare, hospitality, or related environment. Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with food safety standards. Ability to follow established menus, recipes, portion control guidelines, and dietary requirements. Strong understanding of infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures. Ability to provide respectful, compassionate, and customer-focused service to seniors and residents with diverse needs. Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to perform physical duties, including standing for extended periods, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting food supplies and equipment as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a senior living, long-term care, continuing care, or healthcare food service environment. Food Safety Certification (e.g., Alberta Food Safety Certification or equivalent). Experience working with therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets (minced, pureed, thickened fluids), and resident-specific dietary needs. Experience providing meal service, tray delivery, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen support duties.
Not the right fit? Search for Food Service Worker jobs in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.