Diet Aide - Riverview

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg is hiring a Diet Aide to support patient food services. You will assist with tray and snack distribution, stocking kitchens, and maintaining sanitation standards in a patient-focused environment.

The role requires the ability to work safely, follow instructions, and collaborate with healthcare staff. A current Food Handler's Training certificate Level 1 is required, with a minimum Grade 10 education. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written format effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient tray and snack distribution, stocking unit kitchens.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment through ware washing and daily sanitation practices.
• Inventory control functions, requisitioning and transportation of food and supplies following sanitation guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Safety procedures

Team player

Time management

Confidentiality

Lifting ability

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Requisition ID: 410443 Position Number: 20055228 Posting End Date: September 16, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Riverview Health Centre Site: Riverview Health Centre Department / Unit: Nutrition Services Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 0.27 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 3.48 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $20.352, $20.949, $21.562, $22.192, $22.842

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager Support Services and general supervision of the Support Services Supervisor, the Diet Aide performs a variety of activities, which contribute to the operation of Patient Food Services. Responsibilities include patient tray and snack distribution, stocking unit kitchens, maintaining a clean and safe environment through ware washing and daily sanitation practices, performing inventory control functions, requisitioning and transportation of food and supplies following sanitation and infection control guidelines and regulations.

Experience

• Experience in health care or hospitality food service preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba Standards required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Food Handler's Training certificate Level 1.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written format effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time-sensitive environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds utilizing appropriate lifting techniques.

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.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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.