Diet Aide - Retail Food Services

Health Sciences Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to contribute to the health of the community through excellent customer service and food handling. The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in compliance with health standards. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete necessary training to ensure safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized food handling course required.
• Must complete safety training programs during probation.
• Preference for applicants with knowledge of Indigenous customs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer service, food preparation, and area cleanliness.
• Handles service complaints and performs cash transactions if required.
• Maintains hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

Food Handling Course (i.e. Manitoba Food Handlers)

WHMIS Certification

Allergy Awareness Training

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for customer service and assistance, food preparation, setup, assembly, portioning, packaging and distribution of food and supply items, general cleaning and sanitizing of area and equipment, ware washing and waste removal, re-stocking or replenishing supplies, inventory, temperature monitoring, requisition of food and paper supplies, maintaining area cleanliness, handling service complaints, and limited clerical activities. May be required to perform cash transactions. Courteous and effective customer service is a critical component of this position. Performs duties in accordance with established policies / procedures, daily operating standards, production and activity schedules, brand standards, timeframes, and quality assurance and risk management programs.

Experience

• Previous food service experience preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Successful completion of or completion within the probation period, of a recognized food handling course (i.e. Manitoba Food Handlers) is required.
• Must successfully complete the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Allergy Awareness and other safety training programs within the probation / trial period.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and / or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written, required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain and execute high standards of safety and sanitation.
• Must be able to cope in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum standards of efficiency must be achieved.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of accurately performing a variety of repetitive tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment within set time frames and guidelines.
• Work area may be congested and subject to temperature variations of -20 C to 25 C.
• Lifting, bending, turning, pushing, walking, standing for entire shift may be required.
• Must be able to walk and / or stand for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent is required to work days, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays in order to meet the demand of continuous operation.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.