Diet Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and distribute patient meals in a health-care setting. The role involves assembling trays, portioning items, stocking supplies, and maintaining sanitation standards across designated areas.

The incumbent will adhere to safe food handling practices, work in teams, and support quality assurance programs. A valid Food Handler's certificate is required, with preference for Indigenous language knowledge and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Food Handler's certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation, assembly and distribution of patient meal service following safe food handling practices.
• Assembles meal trays accurately according to defined portion sizes and tray tickets.
• Prepares and portions food items as indicated on tallies and nourishment labels.
• Stocks and replenishes food and supplies in designated areas and cleans/sanitizes equipment and service areas.
• Labels and delivers carts to designated areas and participates in Quality Assurance Programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

Grade 10

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre- 820 Sherbrook Street

Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 09/25/2026

FTE: 0.36

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 4.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.352, $20.949, $21.562, $22.192, $22.842

Posting End Date: September 17, 2026

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

The incumbent participates in the preparation assembly and distribution of patient meal service following safe food handling practices. Assembles the meal trays accurately according to defined portion size and tray ticket. Prepares and portions food items as indicated on tallies, prep charts and nourishment labels. Stocks and replenishes food and supplies in designated areas. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, small wares and service areas. Labels and delivers carts to designated areas. Participates in Quality Assurance Programs.

Experience

• Previous experience in food service.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10, Manitoba Standards, required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Food Handler's certificate required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• The strength demands of the job are rated as medium handling 20 to 45 lbs. The vast majority of the strength demands are between 10 to 20 lbs.
• Position involves bending, gripping, lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for long periods of time.
• Working in a cold environment (3-10 degrees), and/or warm environment.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing tasks and demonstrate accurate hand/eye coordination with manual dexterity in both hands.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time sensitive environment.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.