Food Service I
Your Opportunity:
Imagine a supportive employer, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit community. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a Food Service Worker at Big Country Hospital in Oyen, you will play an important role in supporting patient and resident-focused care as part of the Food Services team. You will help provide nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of patients, residents, staff, visitors, and the community we serve. Under the supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, you will prepare, handle, portion, and package food and beverages, assemble patient meal trays, deliver and retrieve meals, operate and clean industrial food service equipment, and follow food safety, sanitation, and preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines. Other food service duties may be assigned as required. Located in southeastern Alberta, Oyen offers affordable living, a strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a welcoming small-town atmosphere, short commutes, and a lifestyle that supports work-life balance. Big Country Hospital is a vital healthcare hub for Oyen and surrounding communities, providing an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and well-being of rural Albertans. Join AHS, where meaningful work, community connection, and a rewarding lifestyle come together.
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
- Unit and Program: Food Services
- Primary Location: Oyen - Big Country Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.44
- Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 4.00, 3.50
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 15
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $22.05
- Maximum Salary: $23.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:A current resume is required and must be uploaded at the time of application. The resume must clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the qualifications for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:Customer service experience. Food service experience. Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment. Experience with inventory management; receiving deliveries, managing expiry dates and minimizing waste while utilizing “First in- First Out” procedures. Experience with Industrial Food Service Equipment. Food Safe Certificate or equivalent. WHMIS training.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
