Food Service Worker I

Food Service Worker I

Retail Food In-House

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Food Service Worker I performs tasks in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures related to the preparation, portioning, assembly, transportation and delivery of foods; cleaning duties in work area and participates in the department Quality Assurance/Risk Management Program.

What you’ll do

• Assembles and/or portions salads, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, desserts and “short orders” following approved recipes and standards.
• Assembles, portions, labels and delivers nourishment and/or other items to patient’s rooms, Nursing Stations, or other specific locations utilizing approved methods and standards.
• Counts, weighs, and/or measures foods and ingredients; transports to assigned areas. Assembles supplies and serving utensils for meal service. Serves food according to menu specifications and customer requests within the dinning room or cafeteria operation. Operates dispensing machines and advises supervisor or designate of the need to requisition supplies; replenishes food and non-food items in the assigned area.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons and/or clears and cleans cafeteria tables and chairs.
• Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins.
• Delivers food, supplies and equipment to assigned areas utilizing prescribed physical techniques and first in first out principle.
• Strips racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans, utensils, operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machine. Stacks clean dishes and utensils. Sets, clears and clean dining room tables and chairs following approved methods and standards.
• Maintains designated work area and related equipment in a clean sanitary and safe condition at all times following approved methods and standards.
• Performs general cleaning duties as assigned such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.
• Takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; operates a cash register as required.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Risk Management duties by attending in-services and/or meetings, applying Quality Assurance/Risk Management principles in the performance of work and verbally or in writing responding to Quality Assurance/Risk Management surveys and/or questionnaires.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking patient cards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work efficiently.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual
Wage: $24.34 / hour
Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 10.00hrs to 1800hrs (Monday to Thursday)
Requisition # 173767E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.