Posted 3 months ago
Food Service Worker I
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Food Service Worker I to portion and serve meals, wash and peel produce, prepare tea, coffee and toast, and wash dishes and utensils in its food services operations. The role requires Grade 10 or equivalent, a Food Safe Level 1 certificate and good communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Portion and serve meals
- Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
- Prepare tea, coffee and toast
- Wash dishes and utensils
- Contribute to continuous quality and safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
- Food Safe Level 1 certificate
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe Level 1 |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
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.pdfJournal
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