About Evergreen

Evergreen Seniors Home is a locally owned and operated care organization in Campbell River, providing a range of services to older adults, people living with complex health conditions and those approaching the end of life.

Our services include 64 long-term and short-term care beds, dementia care, hospice and palliative care, adult day programs, home care and community-based support services.

Our approach is compassionate, flexible, reliable and person-centred. We believe in helping people live well and die well, with care that responds to individual needs, preferences and changing circumstances.

Evergreen is a busy and evolving organization, with a team working across residential care and community services. Food and hospitality are an important part of what we do, from preparing daily meals for residents to supporting our day programs and other services.

About the Position

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Food Services Assistant to join our kitchen team.

This position will initially focus on dishwashing, kitchen cleaning and basic food preparation. We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys working with food and is eager to learn on the job, with the goal of taking on additional cooking, meal preparation and serving responsibilities over time.

This is a hands-on, physically active position in a busy kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

- Dishwashing, sanitizing and maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas.
- Cleaning kitchen equipment, counters, floors and food preparation spaces.
- Assisting with food preparation, including washing, chopping, portioning and organizing ingredients.
- Supporting cooks with daily meal preparation, plating and serving.
- Assisting with kitchen stocking, organization and daily routines.
- Following food safety, sanitation and infection prevention practices.




- Learning additional cooking techniques and meal service responsibilities as skills develop.
- Working cooperatively with kitchen staff and other departments to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

What We're Looking For

- Dependable, punctual and committed to the scheduled shifts.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Someone who takes initiative, notices what needs doing and helps without always being asked.
- Comfortable with standing, lifting, cleaning and working in a physically active environment.
- Able to follow instructions, maintain food safety standards and work as part of a team.
- Interested in developing cooking and food preparation skills.
- Kind, respectful and comfortable working around older adults and people with complex health needs.

Previous kitchen experience is an asset, but not required. We are happy to train the right person.

Experience working in seniors' care is also an asset, but what matters most is understanding that Evergreen is someone's home. Respect, patience and compassion are expected from everyone on our team.

What We Offer

- Starting wage of $23.00 per hour.
- Consistent, full-time schedule, Sunday to Thursday 12:00-8:00pm
- Fridays and Saturdays off.
- Employee benefits program after 3 months.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to develop cooking skills.
- Opportunities for increased responsibilities and wage growth as skills develop.
- A locally owned workplace with a supportive, team-oriented environment.

How to Apply

Pleaseinclude a brief introduction about yourself, your experience and your interest in the position.

We welcome applications from people with kitchen experience as well as those looking to learn and build their skills.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team and wants to make a positive contribution to the home and the people who live here.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Services Assistant (Campbell River)
🏢 Evergreen Seniors Home
📍 Campbell River