Alberta Health Services Hiring for Food Service I at Oyen, AB Full Time

Your Opportunity:
Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a Food Service Worker you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient and resident focused health care as a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team. Oyen is located near the Alberta/Saskatchewan border about 2 hours north of Medicine Hat on Highway 41 in Big Sky Country. This tranquil agricultural community boasts fun activities and programs for kids and great schools. The Town is proud of its “big city life” without “big city problems”. This position will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, they will use strong customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to: Prepare, handle, portion and package food and beverages. Assemble trays in the kitchen and/or serve meals in a dining room setting. Provide patient meal delivery and pick up. Order and put away unit supplies. Safely operate and clean industrial food service equipment. Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines Complete cash handling duties (in the retail setting). The successful candidate will be able to: Work in a fast paced environment with speed and accuracy. Work under pressure in high stress situations. Communicate effectively in English with patients, co-workers, and other hospital departments. Work as an effective, professional team member. Demonstrate a patient first approach as outlined in the AHS Foundational Strategies. Perform basic math functions.

Description:
As a Food Service I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with AHS standards and procedures. Your typical duties may include packaging and portioning food items, preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals to patients and customers and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas.

Classification: Food Service I

Union: AUPE GSS

Department: SZ OYEN HC FdSrv Pnt/Rs/Clnt

Primary Location: Oyen – Big Country Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.44

Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2021

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 20-AUG-2021

Hours per Shift: 3.50, 4.00, 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 15

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $17.78

Maximum Salary: $19.39

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift.

Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.