Diet Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is hiring a casual Food Service role at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg. The incumbent will assist in meal preparation, tray assembly, and distribution to patients while following safe food handling practices.

The position requires reading and speaking English, a Manitoba Grade 10 equivalent, and a Valid Food Handlers Certificate. Experience in food service is preferred, with opportunities to work days, evenings, and weekends in an in-person setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Previous experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Minimum Grade 10, Manitoba Standards, required; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparation, assembly and distribution of patient meals following safe food handling practices.
• Assembles meal trays according to portion sizes and tray tickets.
• Stocks and replenishes food and supplies; cleans and sanitizes equipment and service areas.
• Labels and delivers carts to designated areas and participates in Quality Assurance.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Job description

Requisition ID: 412095

Position Number: 20032286

Posting End Date: October 13, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Site: Concordia Hospital

Department / Unit: Food Services - CGH

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/02/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.852 , $21.449 , $22.062 , $22.692 , $23.342

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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 Program.

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 Handlers Certificate required.

Qualifications And Skills

• 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 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.

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.