Diet Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is hiring for a Nutrition and Food Services position. This 0.70 FTE, in-person role supports patient meals within Shared Health facilities in Manitoba, with a start date of 11/06/2026 and daily hours of 7.75. Candidates should have prior food service experience and a valid Food Handler's certificate.

English reading/writing/speaking ability is required; Indigenous language skills are a plus. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

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

Skills

English proficiency

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

Combination of education and experience

Job description

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Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/06/2026

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

Experience

• Previous experience in food service.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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. Accommodationsare 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.