Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a Food Service Worker, you will play a key role in providing patient-focused care as part of the Nutrition Food Services (NFS) team. NFS is committed to delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, visitors, and the community. This position is accountable for a variety of tasks to ensure a positive patient and customer experience. Under the supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will: Prepare, handle, portion, and package food and beverages. Assemble trays in the kitchen. Provide patient meal delivery and pick-up. Safely operate and clean industrial food service equipment. Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines. Complete other food service duties as assigned. Beyond the workplace, you'll enjoy life in Medicine Hat - Canada's sunniest city, with over 2,500 hours of sunshine each year. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 90 kilometers of recreational trails, 100 parks, and seven golf courses. History and culture thrive here too: the iconic Saamis Teepee, the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, and annual festivals like the Jazz Festival and Tongue-on-the-Post Winter Folk Festival are local favorites. With affordable living, welcoming neighborhoods, and nearby communities like Redcliff and Bow Island within easy reach, Medicine Hat offers the perfect balance of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Length of Shift Cycle in Weeks will be 104.25 Hours/ 6 Weeks ; 17.38 Hours/ Week. Join us at AHS, where meaningful work and a vibrant lifestyle come together.
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

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.45

Posting End Date:

11-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temporary Part Time

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

08-MAR-2026

Hours per Shift:

3.00, 3.25, 4.5, 7.00, 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

6, 1

Shifts per cycle:

22

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in Food Services within a hospital or long-term care setting. Completion of Food Safety Certification and WHMIS training. Strong customer service skills.