Dietary Aide - Food Service & Nutrition Support

Prairie Mountain Health; Roblin; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Manitoba is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in all aspects of food service, from meal assembly to distribution, while upholding safety and nutritional guidelines.

The role requires Grade 10 and a Food Handler certificate (or willingness to obtain within six months), plus strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. You will work under the Nutrition Services leadership to ensure quality service and proper sanitation.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards) is required.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and Internet applications.
• 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

• Assists in the training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Ensures familiarity with all diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adheres to approved menu and therapeutic guidelines for diets.
• Makes changes to client menus in consultation with supervisors and dietitians.
• Assists with food preparation (toast, cereals, nourishments, salads, sandwiches, desserts, beverages).
• Assembles/serves meals to clients per portion standards and serving guidelines.
• Delivers food carts/trays and collects soiled dishes.
• Sets, clears, cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.
• Prepares and delivers items for catered functions.
• Performs cashier function.
• Washes dishes and utensils per sanitation standards.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and cleans equipment as scheduled.
• Follows safe work procedures for all tasks.
• Ensures equipment is clean and functional.
• Labels, dates and stores leftovers properly including hazardous samples.
• Checks, orders and inventories supplies as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet applications

Job description

Prairie Mountain Health in Manitoba is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in all aspects of food service, from meal assembly to distribution, while upholding safety and nutritional guidelines.

The role requires Grade 10 and a Food Handler certificate (or willingness to obtain within six months), plus strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. You will work under the Nutrition Services leadership to ensure quality service and proper sanitation.