Diet Aide - Retail Food Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks a Clinical Support professional for Retail Services. This role requires food handling certification, excellent customer service, and the ability to work well under pressure. Candidates with knowledge of Indigenous customs are preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards and assisting in a dynamic work environment. Applicants should be prepared to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must complete food handling course within probation period.
• Must successfully complete WHMIS and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in clinical environments.
• Ensure high standards of safety and sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work independently

Coping in fast-paced environment

Command of English language

Knowledge in Indigenous customs

Education

Completion of recognized food handling course

WHMIS certification

Job description

Department / Unit: Retail Services 10 - HSC

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/30/2026

FTE: 1.00

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.

Position Overview

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.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.