Posted 7 months ago
Food Service Worker II
@ Interior Health Authority
Fernie, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Food Service Worker II at Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC, to serve meals, prepare food and support dining and cafeteria operations. The role is a rotating day shift from 12:00 to 18:00, with 0 to 37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis. The posting lists employer-paid health benefits, a municipal pension plan, vacation entitlement and shift premiums.
Responsibilities:
- Portion and serve meals and beverages in dining room or cafeteria
- Prepare food items, including diet and tube feeding items
- Wash dishes, utensils, floors and work surfaces
- Receive supplies and check them against invoices
- Take and record temperatures of hot foods
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
- One year of recent related experience
- Food Safe Certificate
- Reliable, flexible and motivated
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe Certificate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,371 |
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Reports to: Manager (or designate)
Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker II to join our Support Services team at Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, 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
The Food Service Worker II:
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Sets tables and trays with items including condiments, utensils, and napkins.
• Collects and unloads food service wagons.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Prepares items such as meat, fish or poultry for procedures including grinding, flouring and breading.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Prepares beverages and food items such as sandwich fillings, nourishments and therapeutic diet items including tube feedings and milkshakes.
• Washing dishes and utensils.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors, cleaning counter tops and tables.
• Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, running diet sheets off the computer and writing information on menu cards.
• Receiving supplies and checking goods received against invoices.
• Takes and records temperature of hot foods at point of service.
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.
This position works a rotating day shift schedule of 12:00 to 18:00.
About this Location
Nestled in the breathtaking Elk Valley, Fernie is a picturesque mountain town known for its world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor adventures. With the majestic Rocky Mountains as its backdrop, Fernie offers year-round recreation, from powder-filled winters on the slopes to summer hiking and mountain biking trails.
The town boasts a vibrant arts scene, local boutiques, and cozy cafes, creating a lively community atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring the stunning landscapes or enjoying the town’s local events, Fernie is the perfect destination for both adventure and relaxation.
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
Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One year’s recent related experience 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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