Food Service Worker 2 (Part Time)

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working within the scope of Northern Health (NH) Regional Policies and Processes, the NH Regional Food Safety Plan and the NH Regional Food Sanitation Plan, this position assists the Cooks, blending, grinding, slicing, preparing salads, vegetables, sandwiches, and portioning desserts, measuring, and combining food and beverage ingredients. Sets up and portions, with accuracy, patient trays and / or resident meals including therapeutic diet items according to nutrition care plans. Check patient trays to ensure accuracy. Prepares items such as tea, coffee, and toast. Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and performs general cleaning. Serves staff meals and oversees the collection and receipt of cash for items purchased which may include punching meal tickets.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work:: Days, 06:00 to 14:00, 08:30 to 14:30, 10:30 to 18:30 (Rotating)
Lakes District Hospital is a 12 acute bed hospital that offers emergency services, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, pharmacy. There is one labour/delivery/recovery suite and 1 palliative care room. There are provisions for public health, mental health and addictions, and home and community care service, as well as local physician and emergency services.
Burns Lake has a population of 1,779 (2021) local residents and serves the surrounding areas of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako estimating a population of 7,000. Wilderness and some of BC’s largest freshwater lakes where sport fishing is a popular activity for both locals and tourists surround Burns Lake. Check out Burns Lake for more information on this family friendly community.
What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Employee referral program
• Grade 10 with one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Skills And Abilities

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

Who We Are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.