Dietary Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Hamiota; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Dietary Aide at Hamiota Health Centre under Nutrition Services. The role focuses on food preparation, serving, and maintaining compliance with therapeutic diets and safety standards.

The position supports portion control, waste management, and sanitation while assisting in training staff and ensuring smooth meal service operations. The term reflects a maternity leave scenario and may require flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 required (Manitoba Standards).
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• 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 adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Adhere to approved menus and therapeutic guidelines for diets.
• Prepare and deliver food items as directed, ensuring portion control.
• Serve meals to clients and manage tray assembly and delivery.
• Maintain sanitation and safety across all Nutrition Services areas.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and par stock levels.
• Participate in quality control audits and sundry duties.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

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Site: Prairie Mountain Health -Hamiota Health Centre (includes Birch Lodge Personal Care Home)

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: - 09/18/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

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.