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Food Service Worker - Multiple Openings

@ Island Health

Courtenay, BC · Cumberland, BC

Per diem1+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring Food Service Workers for multiple openings across facilities on Vancouver Island, BC, in full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions. The work covers portioning and serving food, washing and preparing fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee and toast, and cleaning and sanitizing work areas. Shifts vary, and the posting states that schedules, locations and details are shared after applying.

Responsibilities:

  • Portion and serve food
  • Wash and prepare fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee and toast
  • Clean and sanitize work areas per procedures
  • Follow established standards and operational requirements

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 plus one year recent related experience, or equivalent
  • Food Safe Level 1 certificate
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Physically carry out duties of the position
  • Organize work and operate related equipment

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Hospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Safe Level 1
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Job description

Job Description

Come work as a Food Service Worker with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Food Service Workers to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions.

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food services duties such as portioning and serving food, washing and/or preparing food items such as fruits and vegetables, tea, coffee and toast, and cleaning and sanitizing work area according to established procedures, standards and operational requirements.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2023). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer

  • Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
  • Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
  • Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
  • For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Educational scholarships
  • A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Social Media

Connect With Us

Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

  • Instagram: @vihealthcareers
  • Facebook: Island Health Careers
  • LinkedIn: Island Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Food Service Workers: Grade 10 plus one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.

Skills And Abilities

  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal with others effectively.
  • Physically carry out the duties of the position.
  • Organize work.
  • .Operate related equipment.

Additional Requirements for applicants

This posting is intended for external candidates. Current and future full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual opportunities may be available.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4546.pdf

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