Dietary Aide

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Killarney; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Killarney, MB is seeking a Dietary Aide (0.75 FTE) to support Nutrition Services. The role involves portion-controlled food service, adherence to therapeutic diets, sanitation, and assisting with meal distribution and cashier duties.

The incumbent will train staff, manage diet references, ensure menu adherence, and assist with inventory and quality control under supervision. Indicate Indigenous status if applicable and prepare for a criminal checks as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 Manitoba Standards required.
• Food Handler Certificate Level 1 within six months.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT applications.
• Ability to work independently with strong organization.
• Commitment to sanitary and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Familiarize with all diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adhere to approved menu and therapeutic guidelines for diets.
• Make changes to client menus as directed with supervision.
• Assist with food preparation (toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, desserts, beverages).
• Assemble/serve meals to clients according to portions and guidelines.
• Deliver food carts/trays and collect soiled dishes.
• Set, clear, clean and sanitize dining room tables.
• Prepare and deliver items for catered functions.
• Perform cashier functions.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils per sanitation standards.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and cleaning schedules.
• Follow safe work procedures for equipment and tasks.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating.
• Label and store leftovers with proper dating.
• Check, order, receive, monitor and unpack supplies.
• Maintain par stock levels and assist inventory procedures.
• Assist in quality control audits and sundry duties.

Skills

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training CertificateLevel

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

IT proficiency / Internet applications

Dexterity, speed, and efficient work

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Flexibility to adapt procedures

Independent judgment

Respect for diverse population

Confidentiality

Ability to perform duties regularly

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 413852

Position Number: 1KInsDA-04

City: Killarney

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Tri-Lake Health Centre (includes Bayside Personal Care Home) (Killarney)

Department / Unit: Nutrition Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined

Indefinite

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.75

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

This INDEFINITE TERM may expire subject to 24 hours notice of return of the current incumbent

Reason for Term: Medical Leave

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.
• Performs cashier function.
• 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.

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