Come work as a Food Service Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Food Services Worker to join the Food Services team working out of qathet General Hospital. The successful candidate will be self motivated and able to work both independently and in a team setting. They will have a strong work ethic and be motivated to join a team that prides itself on creating a safe and respectful environment for staff, patients, residents, families, and visitors. Are you looking for a new employment opportunity that challenges you and offers a better quality of life? Apply today to join our passionate team dedicated to servicing the community! This is a CASUAL/ON-CALL posting. We are always recruiting to maintain a robust pool of casual staff. This is a unionized environment/position and all vacancies are posted internally for current employees to apply. Working more hours as a casual staff member will build your seniority hours; this will open more opportunities for you when applying for internal vacancies. As a Food Service Worker with VCH you will Perform a variety of duties according to Food Safe protocols and quality and safety standards including portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, washing dishes and utensils. portioning desserts and assembling sandwiches and salads, preparing and portioning diet items in accordance with nutritional plans, and measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients by methods such as grinding, blending, slicing, dicing and/or puree. Check patient/resident meals/trays to ensure dietary accuracy. Strip wagons/trays, wash dishes and pots, clean food wagons, kitchen equipment, fridges and storage areas and wipe down tables and counter areas; you will also sweep and damp mop floors and remove garbage. Perform related clerical duties May operate a cash register and related equipment, receive payments and provide change for items purchased Answer customer queries. About Powell River, Bc On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for. Education & Experience Successful completion of Food Safe Certificate Level 1. Grade 10 plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge & 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. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.