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Food Service Worker I

@ Island Health

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Nanaimo, British Columbia

Temporary
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a temporary Food Service Worker I to portion and serve meals, wash and peel vegetables and fruit, prepare tea, coffee and toast, and wash dishes and utensils. The posting requires Grade 10 or equivalent, a Food Safe Level 1 certificate, and the physical ability to do the duties. It states a temporary employment type but no schedule or pay.

Responsibilities:

  • Portion and serve meals
  • Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
  • Prepare tea, coffee and toast
  • Wash dishes and utensils

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
  • Food Safe Level 1 certificate
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties

Tools & skills

food service equipment
Source and dates

Source type not verified · hrsmart

Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsFood Safe Level 1
EducationHigh school (required)

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Island Health

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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Positions at this level perform a variety of duties within Food Services Operations such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Food Safe Level 1 certificate.

Skills And Abilities

  • 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.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD556.pdf

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