Fraser Health Authority Looking for Food Service Worker I – Hope at Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

The salary range for this position is CAD $23.63 – $23.63 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Casual – Food Service Worker I to join our team at Fraser Canyon Hospital located in Hope, B.C.  We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview

Performs a variety of duties in a food service department including portioning and serving food to patients/residents in patient’s room and/or in designate area, performing related cleaning duties within work area, and making designated food and beverage items.

Responsibilities

• Sets up meal trays with items such as juice, milk, desserts, condiments, dishware, cutlery and napkins according to meal tickets/reports. Delivers and serves meals and/or nourishments to patients/residents in patient’s room and/or in designated area.
• Loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons in patient/resident areas/rooms. Clears and cleans dining room tables.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast. Portions out food for patients/residents, and/or for cafeteria operation according to specified requirements.
• Operates dispensing machines. Puts away and brings out supplies as required. Takes payment and/or meal tickets/vouchers for items purchased. Utilizes cash register (point of sale equipment) as required.
• Sets up the cafeteria area by cleaning, stocking and delivering food.
• Collects stores requisitions from various areas and delivers supplies to the appropriate areas.
• Assembles items such as sandwiches and salads, and stores leftovers by packaging, labeling and storing according to established guidelines.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils. Loads, operates and unloads dishwashing machines and waste pulper. Returns and stacks dishes to appropriate storage areas.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, cupboards, shelves, machines and equipment, and spot washes wall and splash areas.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phone and taking messages, filing paperwork, and writing information on the menu cards.
• Collects and removes soiled linens and places for pick up. Distributes clean linens to designate areas. Cleans and sanitizes garbage cans.
• Unloads, unpacks and stores incoming food and supplies. Matches food and supplies to requisitions, and identifies and records any discrepancies.
• As assigned, counts and replenishes food and supply stock according to established quota/levels. Completes documentation by indicating number of items required based on established quotas. Stores food supplies according to established policies and procedures. Forwards concerns on food and supply stock and/or quota/levels to the Manager or designate.
• Advises Manager or designate of any inoperable, damaged, or unsafe equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe level 1 certification or equivalent.

Skills & 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.