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Food Service Worker

@ Interior Health Authority

Kamloops, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Food Service Worker for its Support Services team at Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, BC. The work covers portioning and serving meals, food prep, assembling meal items and cleaning food service areas, on rotating day and evening shifts. Pay is per diem with up to 37.5 hours a week on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Portion and serve meals and beverages in dining room or cafeteria
  • Count, weigh and measure ingredients for assigned area
  • Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
  • Assemble beverages and food items, including Meals on Wheels
  • Set up and deliver meal carts and clean food service areas

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Food Safe Certificate

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsFood Safe Certificate
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training

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Interior Health Authority

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Full company description

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.

LinkedIn followers
44,807
People associated on LinkedIn
10,028
Reported office locations
  • 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Interior Health Authority
Specialties
  • Health Care
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersKelowna, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2001
SpecialtiesHealth Care
Open jobs on Jobsy1,364
LinkedInView page
Job description
Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our Support Services team at Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Assembles beverages and food items - tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, bag lunches, items for Meals on Wheels program.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleaning of food service areas.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be days and evenings rotating from 06:30 to 14:30, 06:30 to 14:40, 15:30 to 19:30, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:00 to 15:10.

About this Location
Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.

This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.

The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualfications
• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate.

*Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.*

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