Food Service Worker I

Why Fraser Health?:
If you have experience as a Food Service Worker and would like to work in a supportive environment with opportunity for development, then look no further. Fraser Health has an excellent opportunity for a Food Service Worker I. Under general supervision, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties within the food service operation such as setting up trays, portioning meals and performing cashier duties as required. If the challenges of this job fit with your knowledge, skills, and abilities, then come join our team at Fraser Health. It's the right move The Tri-Cities health service area serves the populations of Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Eagle Ridge Hospital is designated as a Community Level II hospital and is one of Fraser Health's newest hospitals. At full capacity Eagle Ridge Hospital has a total of 200 hospital beds and offers a full range of programs such as Emergency, medical, surgical, laboratory and diagnostic services. The Tri-Cities area is among Vancouver's most attractive suburbs, offering all the benefits of proximity to the major centre, but without Vancouver's high cost of living. Belcarra Regional Park, and Burke Pinecone and Golden Ears Provincial Parks are nearby recreation areas. At Fraser Health, we are committed to meeting the needs of our patients and residents by providing the care they need at the right time in the right place. As a single, integrated organization, our services cover tertiary hospital care, mental health, home health and public health. Our 20,000 employees take great pride in their dedication and service to improving the health care of more than 1.3 million residents, one-third of British Columbia's population. If you are looking for a region that offers
- something for everyone
- along with the opportunity for a rewarding career, Fraser Health is the right move For these reasons and many more, we invite you to consider joining our dynamic team

Detailed Overview: Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation of food for patient meal trays, cafeteria service and catered events; collects, clears and distributes dishes. Responsibilities:

- Portions and garnishes menu items for meal service by following computer generated tally sheets.
- Places food on the trays according to patient menu slips.
- Replenishes items such as food, beverages and crockery required for meal service.
- Sets up the cafeteria area by cleaning, stocking and bussing food.
- Serves customers and takes cash in the cafeteria.
- Assembles items for, and delivers and serves nourishments according to patients' diet requirements.
- Washes, cleans, peels and stores fruit and vegetables.
- Cleans and washes dishes, pans and utensils by hand or machine; operates dishwashing and/or potwashing equipment; distributes clean dishes, pans and utensils to storage areas.
- Cleans work areas and equipment such as refrigerators, cupboards, counters and cafeteria tables, by wiping and spot washing.
- Follows safe food handling practices such as storing/holding food at correct temperature, checking expiry dates, washing hands frequently and rotating stock.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
**Education and Experience**

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Successful completion of a recognized Food Safe Certificate.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.