Food Service Worker - Multiple Openings - (214806)

Come work as a Food Service Worker with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Food Service Workers to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island BC. Multiple openings are available including fulltime parttime casual and temporary positions.

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food services duties such as portioning and serving food washing and/or preparing food items such as fruits and vegetables tea coffee and toast and cleaning and sanitizing work area according to established procedures standards and operational requirements.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules locations and more details.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885000 people on Vancouver Island the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30000 health care professionals including more than 3000 doctors nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff as well as 1000 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries Island Health delivers a broad range of health services including: public health services primary health care home and community care mental health and substance use services acute care in hospitals and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety creating healthier stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards including BCs Top Employer (2023). As an organization we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such we encourage applications from individuals from all genders backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employerpaid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage group life longterm disability and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits shortterm sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics entertainment dining travel and more

Social Media

Connect With Us

Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health upcoming employment events and opportunities.

• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health Vancouver Island Health Authority

Food Service Workers: Grade 10 plus one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Organize work.
• .Operate related equipment.

Additional Requirements for applicants

This posting is intended for external candidates. Current and future fulltime parttime temporary and casual opportunities may be available.