Diet Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Misericordia Health Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a casual Food Service Aide in the Nutrition and Food Services department. The role involves preparing, assembling and distributing patient meals while adhering to safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities include assembling trays, portioning items, stocking areas, cleaning equipment, labeling and delivering carts, and participating in quality assurance programs. A valid Food Handler’s certificate and Grade 10 or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble and distribute patient meals following safe food handling practices.
• Assemble meal trays according to portion size and tray tickets.
• Portion food items as indicated on tallies and nutrition labels.
• Stock and replenish food and supplies; clean and sanitize equipment and service areas.
• Label and deliver carts to designated areas; participate in Quality Assurance programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Grade 10

Job description

• Requisition ID: 414698
• Position Number: 20056893
• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: Misericordia Health Centre
• Site: Misericordia Health Centre - 99 Cornish Ave
• Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services
• Job Stream: Non-Clinical
• Union: CUPE
• Anticipated Start Date: 11/20/2026
• FTE: Casual
• Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• 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 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

• 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.

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

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.