Food Service Worker

Position Summary
Food Service Worker | Support Services

Reports to: Manager (or designate)

Interior Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our Support Services Team at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job
Food Service Worker:
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Assembles beverages and food items - tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, bag lunches, items for Meals on Wheels program.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleaning of food service areas.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be days and nights rotating from 06:50 to 15:00, 10:35 to 18:45 hours.

About this Location
Nestled in the heart of the West Kootenays, Castlegar is a picturesque town surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests, and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking right at your doorstep. Nearby resorts such as Red Mountain and Whitewater offer world-class skiing in the winter, while the Columbia & Western Railway Trail is perfect for summer adventures.

The town’s vibrant arts scene, local cafes, and craft breweries add to its charm, while events like the Castlegar & District Fall Fair and Festival of Lights create a welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills or a peaceful, small-town lifestyle, Castlegar offers the perfect balance of both in a stunning natural setting.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate.

**Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.**