Manager - Food Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Food Service Operations leader to oversee hospital dining services at WRHA sites. You will manage staff, procurement, and regulatory compliance, ensuring safe food handling, storage, and timely service across shifts.

The role requires three years of experience in food service operations, a nutrition degree with internship, and registration eligibility. In-person work is expected within Winnipeg’s health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in Food Service Operations with demonstrated management and purchasing/receiving skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and LEAN methodology is an asset.
• Interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; CBORD, ESP and SAP are assets.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team environment.
• Adherence to safety and health regulations and workplace practices.
• Ensures safe receiving, storage and handling of food and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations and manage purchasing/receiving.
• Lead a team to ensure high standards of service, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement facility and Regional Nutrition & Food Service policies.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Food safety

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Tools

Microsoft Office

CBORD

ESP

SAP

Job description

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Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/14/2026 - 03/13/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in Food Service Operations with demonstrated management and purchasing/receiving skills.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in Food and Nutrition is required or approved equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Eligible for registration with related professional association.
• Valid certification from a recognized Food Handler's course.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and LEAN methodology is an asset.
• Able to demonstrate interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; knowledge of CBORD, ESP, & SAP is an asset.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team environment.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and work place practices.
• Ensures safe receiving, storage, and handling of food and other supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures emergency/contingency plans exist for all functional areas and annually reviews and revises these plans as required.
• Responsible for defining and implementing facility and Regional Nutrition & Food Service specific policies and procedures that meet or exceed standards set by Government Authorities (i.e., Health and Safety).
• Maintains established standards of service specific to the facility and WRHA Nutrition & Food Services inclusive of sanitation, equipment operation and maintenance, health and safety and accident prevention.
• Ensures that the department security is maintained.
• Ensures that all equipment is kept in good repair.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.