Status: Open

Food Service Aide

Location: Penticton, BC Closing Date: September 14, 2026

Competition #: PEN.26.067

Employment Type: Full time, Temporary

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location

Good Samaritan Village By The Station

270 Hastings Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 2V6

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time 1.0 FTE

Expected Start Date

End Date

As soon as possible

December 31, 2026

Hours of Work

0700-1900 2B/2C

Wages

$25.82/hour

Employee Group

HEU

You will be responsible for general food preparation and delivery, service, cleaning kitchen and dietary areas and other duties as required. Moderate amounts of time spent lifting.

You have experience and competence in institutional dietary duties, food preparation and food service. Food Safe level one certificate is required. (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees.



You are a strong communicator who is able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English. GED or grade 10 required. You are able to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Experience working with the elderly and the disabled preferred.

Requirements:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date : September 11, 2026 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

📌 Food Service Aide (Penticton)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Penticton