Dietary Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Dauphin; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Dauphin is hiring a Dietary Aide to support Nutrition Services. You will assist in food preparation, portion control, and serving meals per therapeutic guidelines while maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role involves training staff, managing simple cash procedures, and delivering meals to clients. A Grade 10 and a Level 1 Food Handler certification are required or obtainable within six months; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 Manitoba Standards.
• Food Handler Training Level 1 within six months or willingness to obtain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; internet applications and IT.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt techniques and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment; respect for diverse populations and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all facets of food service assembly, production and distribution with emphasis on portion control and sanitation.
• Ensure food prep adheres to menus and therapeutic specs; maintain clean, sanitary prep and storage areas.
• Operate cash register and manage related procedures.
• Assist with training and orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Prepare and deliver items for catered functions; serve meals per portions and guidelines.
• Maintain par stock, assist with inventories, and support quality control audits.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Respect diversity

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Site: Prairie Mountain Health -St. Paul's Home Personal Care Home (Dauphin)

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services or Nutrition Services Supervisor and coordination of the Cook, Lead Hand or Clerk, the Dietary Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of food service assembly, production and distribution to related areas with emphasis on portion control, waste control, proper sanitation and safety; ensures all food preparation adheres to menu and therapeutic specifications; maintains preparation areas, storage areas, and meal service areas in clean and sanitary condition; monitors and ensures food is served at optimal temperatures and leftovers are properly used; operates cash register and completes related cash procedures.

Qualifications:

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months

Other combinations of education and experience will be considered

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Overview :

Assists in the training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.

Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.

Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.

Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.

Assists with food preparation as directed. This includes but is not limited to toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, cold food prep, sandwiches, desserts, beverages.

Assembles/serves meals to clients in accordance with portion standards and serving guidelines (tray, dining room, or cafeteria service).

Delivers food carts/trays to designated areas and collects soiled trays/dishes.

Sets, clears, cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.

Prepares and delivers items for catered functions.

Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with sanitation standards.

Maintains sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning related Nutrition Services areas and equipment as per cleaning schedules.

Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.

Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.

Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.

Checks, orders, receives, monitors and unpack supplies as directed by the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or designate.

Maintains par stock levels in designated areas.

Assists with inventory procedures.

Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.

Sundry duties as assigned.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.