Food Service I

Working in food services at the Big Country Hospital in Oyen means providing healthy, wholesome food to patients receiving care, taking their allergies, medications, and health conditions into account. Alberta Health Services is currently seeking s people like you to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will prepare, portion, package, cook, and serve food to patients and residents according to AHS standards and procedures. You’ll also clean and sanitize dishes, equipment, tables, and serving areas to prevent the spread of germs. You can make a difference in your own community by ensuring our patients have food that supports their healing. Apply today!

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.

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.

Ability to read, write and communicate in both written and oral English. Basic math functions and attention to detail is required. Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers and other hospital departments.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy. Those having Basic Computer Skills and having completed a Food Sanitation Course are preferred. Experience with Customer Service preferred.