Coordinator - Food Production - RDF

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Coordinator - Food Production to supervise tray line, production, warewashing and transport in a hospital food service setting in Winnipeg, MB. You will ensure meals are prepared, stored and transported per menu requirements and safety standards, with oversight of warewashing staff.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory food service experience, HR scheduling knowledge, and completion of a Food Service Supervisors program or equivalent;

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Food Service experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must have experience with human resource management including performance appraisals and scheduling.
• Completion of Manitoba high school education; two-year Food Service Supervisors program or equivalent or Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned areas to ensure policies, procedures, standards and health regulations for food safety and sanitation are maintained.
• Monitor equipment parameters and quality indicators through audit process (trays per minute, temperature, tray accuracy).
• Monitor tallies with actual product decanted or decased; communicate shortages/overages and adjust as needed.
• Communicate productivity and workflow matters with staff and coordinators; participate in Coordinator meetings.
• Develop and ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure staff follow procedures.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor staff schedules per the collective agreement and department procedure.

Skills

Food service supervision

Staff scheduling

HR management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Warewashing & transport

Education

Food Service Supervisors program

Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences

Tools

Computers in food service

Job description

Requisition ID: 412625

Position Number: 20046993

Posting End Date: October 23, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Nutr & Fd Serv

Department / Unit: Regional Distribution Facility

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/06/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $28.284 , $29.107 , $29.949 , $30.821 , $31.720 , $32.645

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the provision and supervision of food services in the areas of tray line, production, warewashing and transport. The Coordinator - Food Production oversees to ensure food is served, stored and transported at the proper temperatures and in the correct portions to meet the nutritional requirements specified on the patient menu The Coordinator - Food Production also oversees the warewashing staff and equipment to ensure proper temperature, chemical and occupational health and safety standards are met.

• Supervising assigned areas to ensure that policies, procedures, standards and health regulations for food safety and sanitation are maintained.
• Monitoring equipment parameters and quality indicators through the audit process (i.e. trays per minute, temperature and tray accuracy).
• Monitoring required tallies with actual product decanted or decased to communicate and correct product shortages/overages.
• Communicating productivity and work flow matters with staff and coordinators; participating in Coordinator meetings.
• Participating in the development of policies and procedures and ensuring their implementation and compliance.
• Responding to all emergency situations and ensuring staff follow designated procedures.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring staff schedules as per the collective agreement and department procedure.

Experience

• 3-5 years Food Service experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must have experience with human resource management including performance appraisals and scheduling.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized two-year Food Service Supervisors program or equivalent or Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Food Handlers Certificate required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Must have knowledge of beltline assembly, warewashing, transport and use of computers in food service.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and English communication skills (oral and written).
• Must be able to make quick decisions and problem solve.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) required.
• Compliance with workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation precautions required.
• Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves standing for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis.
• Exposed to and working in a cold environment between (-20 and 12 Celsius) for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to noise >85 dBA, hearing protection required.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.