Dietary Aide: Food Service & Nutrition Support

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Swan River; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking a Dietary Aide to support Nutrition Services under supervision. The role involves assisting in food service assembly, production, and distribution with emphasis on portion control, sanitation, and safety, and operating cash register where required.

The successful candidate will have Grade 10, a Food Handler certificate, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards).
• Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six months.
• Other education/experience combinations will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated organizational and independent work skills.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to adapt to changing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training and orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Ensures familiarity with all diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
• Makes necessary changes to client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• Assists with food preparation (toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, cold food prep, sandwiches, desserts, beverages).
• Assembles/serves meals to clients in accordance with portion standards and serving guidelines.
• 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 cleaning related Nutrition Services areas and equipment.
• Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.
• Ensures equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Ensures labeling, dating and storage of leftovers.
• Checks, orders, receives, monitors and unpacks supplies.
• Maintains par stock levels in designated areas.
• Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits.
• Sundry duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Dexterity and speed

Independent work

Confidentiality respect

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Grade 10 Manitoba Standards

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet applications

Job description

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking a Dietary Aide to support Nutrition Services under supervision. The role involves assisting in food service assembly, production, and distribution with emphasis on portion control, sanitation, and safety, and operating cash register where required.

The successful candidate will have Grade 10, a Food Handler certificate, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and