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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Food Service Assistant for Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place in Manitoba. The position is temporary, in person, 1.0 FTE, with up to 7.75 hours daily, and start/end dates 11/09/2026 to 05/03/2028.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12, one year of health care food service experience, and a current Food Handler training certificate. The role requires knowledge of therapeutic foods, sanitary cooking practices, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler Training Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures.
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook/email.
• Knowledge of operations of a kitchen, how to organize and cook food for patients/residents in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co‑workers.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures.

Responsibilities

• Minimum one year full time health care food service experience or institutional cooking experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Therapeutic textures

Sanitary handling

Kitchen operations

EMMIS knowledge

Attention to detail

Organized workspace

Teamwork

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Cultural competency

Bilingual English/French

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Other edu/experience combos

Tools

EMMIS

Job description

Site:Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: up to 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 11/09/2026 –05/03/2028

Reason for Term:Maternity Leave

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year full time health care food service experience or institutional cooking experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Food Handler Training certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook/email.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures.
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of operations of a kitchen, how to organize and cook food for patients/residents in a health care setting.
• For position located in Sites that use an Electronic Menu Management System:
• Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co‑workers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated competency in cash management.
• Demonstrated ability to promote safety by practicing principles of body mechanics, electrical, chemical safety Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), thermal safety and accident prevention.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lift items up to 1‑5 kg (2.2 ‑ 11 lbs.) constantly, 6‑11kg (13.2 - 24 lbs.) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs.) seldomly.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as per work rotation or as necessary.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud.If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.