Food Service Worker (Operations)
About The Position
Come work as a Food Service Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Food Services Worker to join the Food Production team. The successful candidate will be self motivated and able to work both independently and in a team setting. They will have a strong work ethic and be motivated to join a team that prides itself on creating a safe and respectful environment for staff, patients, residents, families, and visitors. Are you looking for a new employment opportunity that challenges you and offers a better quality of life? Apply today to join our passionate team dedicated to servicing the community!
Requirements
- Successful completion of Food Safe Certificate Level 1.
- Grade 10 plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of duties according to Food Safe protocols and quality and safety standards including: portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, washing dishes and utensils. portioning desserts and assembling sandwiches and salads, preparing and portioning diet items in accordance with nutritional plans, and measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients by methods such as grinding, blending, slicing, dicing and/or puree.
- Check patient/resident meals/trays to ensure dietary accuracy.
- Strip wagons/trays, wash dishes and pots, clean food wagons, kitchen equipment, fridges and storage areas and wipe down tables and counter areas; you will also sweep and damp mop floors and remove garbage.
- Perform related clerical duties
- May operate a cash register and related equipment, receive payments and provide change for items purchased
- Answer customer queries.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
