Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors and the community. This casual position is located at the Food Service Centre and will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to independently: Prepare, handle, portion and package food and beverages. Assemble trays in the kitchen and/or serve meals in a dining room setting. Provide patient meal delivery and pick up. Order and put away unit supplies. Safely operate and clean industrial food service equipment. Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines. Complete cash handling duties (in the retail setting). Complete other food service duties as assigned.
Description:
As a Food Service I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with AHS standards and procedures. Your typical duties may include packaging and portioning food items, preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals to patients and customers and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas.

Classification:

Food Service I

Union:

AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:

Patient Food Services - Food Service Centre

Primary Location:

Food Production & Dist Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

18-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

28-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift:

Varies

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$18.36

Maximum Salary:

$20.02

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. All new employees must be able to attend 2-Day Patient Food Services new employee orientation. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Customer service experience. Food service experience. Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment. Experience in a healthcare food service environment.