Dietary Aide-Aide - diététiste - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Vita; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is inviting applications for a Dietary Aide position located at the Vita & District Health Centre in Manitoba. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to clients, adhering to safety guidelines, and requires proficiency in both English and French. Candidates should have a minimum Grade 10 education and a Dietary Aide certificate. Experience in food handling or healthcare services is necessary, and a Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 is required within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in food handling or healthcare food services.
• Willingness to obtain Food Handler Level 1 certification within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to clients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform cashier functions and adhere to sanitation guidelines.
• Set work priorities and handle unusual matters independently.

Skills

Proficiency in both English and French

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Competency in cash management

Knowledge of therapeutic food handling principles

Understanding of EMMIS

Education

Minimum Grade 10 education

Dietary Aide certificate

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Job description

Southern Health‑Santé Sud is inviting applications for the position of Dietary Aide (Cook 1 or 2) located at the Vita & District Health Centre, Vita, Manitoba.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Nutrition & Food Services Coordinator or Supervisor, the Dietary Aide is responsible for the safe preparation, serving and distribution of nutritious meals to clients, staff and visitors. Duties include performing cashier functions, following sanitation and safety guidelines, and applying departmental, regional, provincial policies and regulations. The role requires independent judgment in setting work priorities and handling unusual matters in line with the mission, vision and values of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• Six (6) months previous experience in food handling and/or healthcare food services.

Education, Certification & Registration

• Minimum Grade 10 education.
• Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course. Willingness to obtain a Level 1 certificate within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Other suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in both official languages (English/French).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook/Email and online training.
• Knowledge of therapeutic, texture‑modified and sanitary food handling principles.
• Understanding of the Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS) (required for sites using EMMIS).
• Demonstrated competency in cash management.
• Respect for and promotion of a culturally diverse population.
• Confidentiality in paper, electronic and other formats.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Ability to lift items up to 1‑5 kg (constant), 6‑11 kg (occasional) and 23 kg (rare). No hazardous or unpleasant conditions.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as rotation dictates.

Accommodation, Diversity and Equality

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the selection process. The agency is committed to offering services in English and French and to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within the workforce. Southern Health‑Santé Sud requires all health‑care workers to be vaccinated.