Dietary Aide

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Manitoba is seeking a Dietary Aide responsible for the preparation and serving of meals in compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Candidates should have at least six months of experience in food services, minimum Grade 10 education, and preferably hold a Dietary Aide certificate. Proficiency in both English and French is required for this role. Additionally, candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Qualifications

• Six months of previous experience in food handling or healthcare food services.
• Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to lift items between 1-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and distribute nutritious meals to clients.
• Perform cashier duties and adhere to sanitation guidelines.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in prioritizing work.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic and texture modified diets

Knowledge of sanitary food handling

Demonstrated competency in cash management

Proficiency in both official languages

Ability to respect cultural diversity

Education

Minimum Grade 10 education

Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS)

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator or Supervisor ‐ Nutrition and Food Services, Cook 2 or Cook 1, the Dietary Aide is responsible for the safe preparation, serving and distribution of nutritious meals to clients. The incumbent serves meals to staff and visitors, performs cashier duties, follows sanitation safety guidelines and adheres to established standards, departmental and regional policies, and government regulations and legislation. The role exercises initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods, and action on unusual matters, consistently reflecting the mission, vision, values and policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• Six (6) months of previous experience working in food handling and/or health care food services environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook/email and online training.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate.
• Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course, or willing to acquire a Food Handler Training Certificate within the first six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of all therapeutic and texture modified diets.
• Knowledge and understanding of sanitary food handling.
• For position located in sites that use an Electronic Menu Management System:
• Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS).
• Demonstrated competency in cash management.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lift items up to 1‑5 kg (2.2‑11 lbs.) constantly, 6‑11 kg (13.2‑24 lbs.) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs.) seldomly.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• Work evenings and weekends as outlined in work rotations or as necessary.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.