Food Services Assistant

Join the Heart of Excellence – Food Service Aide Opportunity

About Us:

Intercare is an accredited, Alberta-based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our mission is to maintain dignity, offer choice, and support growth to those we serve.

Proudly known as The Heart of Excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality continuing care with compassion and respect. At Intercare, we deeply value our employees whose dedication drives our success. We are equally committed to providing a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference!

 Who Should Apply?

If you’re passionate about providing compassionate care, enjoy working closely with seniors, and take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment, this could be a great fit for you. We’d love to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Position Title: Food Service Aide


• Position Type: Multiple Positions Available – Casual

• Location: Opportunities available at any of the following Care Centre's – Southwood, Brentwood, Chinook, OR Kingsland.


• Hours of Work: Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends.


• Union Status: Unionized

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in meal preparation and serving of food and beverages in accordance with designated procedures and work routines, as required. Examples:


• Serves food to residents in dining room, ensuring that proper diets are given to the proper person


• Ensures alternate entrees are offered to residents as required


• Informs Cook of changes in resident food consumption (e.g. not eating)


• Sets up meal trays


• Makes coffee and tea as required


• Assists residents with eating by cutting meat, cracking eggs, etc.


• Pours juices, milk, etc.


• Prepares cold cereals, butters bread, makes toast


• Sets tables in dining room


• Assists Cook as required


• Delivers nourishments to dietary areas and kitchenettes


• Prepares nourishments under the direction of the Cook


• Cleans dietary equipment and areas and stores all items used in food services in accordance with designated procedures and work routines, as required. Examples:


• Cleans trays and dishes and resets trays and tables


• Cleans and stores dishes, utensils, cutlery, cookware, etc.


• Cleans and refills sugar, salt and pepper containers


• Cleans cupboards, shelves, storeroom, refrigerators, freezers, dishwasher, etc.


• Cleans equipment such as lowerators, grills, coffee machines, ovens, toasters, steam cooler, etc.


• Returns and stores leftover food items


• Stores food products and dietary supplies as required.


• Follows manufacturer's instructions in the operation and use of all equipment and chemicals.


• Performs duties as specified in sanitation and infection control procedures.


• Responsible for daily temperatures as assigned.


• Removes and disposes of garbage according to prescribed procedures.


• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.


• Reports unsafe, hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to their supervisor/designate.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.


• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined including physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stretching and lifting heavy objects. Must be free of allergies or related conditions, which may be aggravated by work with detergents, soaps and chemicals regularly, used in the department.


• Currently hold or required to obtain upon hire Level 1 Food Safety Certification.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service for residents.


• Ability to function as an effective team member with other staff, residents, families, and the public.

What We Offer:

• A healthy work-life balance.


• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• A respectful, inclusive, and positive work environment.


• A collaborative, values-driven culture committed to quality care.


• Company-sponsored events and staff recognition.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

 How to Apply:

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. To ensure your application is considered, please clearly indicate your preferred Care Centre location (Brentwood, Chinook, Kingsland, or Southwood) and position type (Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual) in your application.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, visit https://www.intercarealberta.com/