Food Service I

Your Opportunity:

As a Food Service Worker at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH), you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient-focused health care as a dedicated member of the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) team. NFS is a provincial service committed to providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meals to patients, staff, visitors, and the community. Working under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will perform a variety of duties to support safe, efficient, and high-quality meal services at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Key responsibilities include: Preparing, handling, portioning, and packaging food and beverages. Assembling patient meal trays according to dietary requirements. Delivering and picking up patient meal trays throughout the hospital. Safely operating, cleaning, and sanitizing industrial food service equipment. Following AHS food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and food preparation standards. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Performing other food service duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be able to: Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced hospital environment. Manage competing priorities and remain effective under pressure. Communicate clearly in English with patients, coworkers, and other hospital departments. Work collaboratively and professionally as part of a team. Demonstrate a patient-first approach by providing respectful, compassionate, and quality service. Perform basic math calculations for accurate food portioning. Follow established procedures and maintain food safety and quality standards.

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 established 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:
Food Services
• Primary Location:
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.28
• Posting End Date:
13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
3.00, 3.25, 4.50, 6.25
• Length of Shift in weeks:
6
• Shifts per cycle:
19
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$22.05
• Maximum Salary:
$23.69
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

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.

This position follows a six-week rotation consisting of 19 scheduled shifts, with varying hours of 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The successful candidate must be available to work all assigned shifts as outlined in the regular rotation.

Previous experience in food service, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting, is an asset. Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection prevention practices. Experience with meal preparation, portioning, tray assembly, and commercial kitchen equipment. Food Safe Certification and WHMIS training are preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.