Diet Aide - HSC

Health Sciences Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks a Nutrition and Food Services team member for a maternity-leave term. The position is in person, 0.36 FTE, 4 hours per day, from 20 November 2026 to 10 July 2027, under Shared Health governance.

Applicants should have prior food service experience and a valid Food Handler's certificate, with strong English communication. Indigenous language knowledge is a plus; education may supplement experience. Security checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Indigenous language knowledge or Indigenous customs and values is a plus.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

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 - End Date: 11/20/2026 - 07/10/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.36

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 4.00

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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.