Nutrition & Food Services Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winkler; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud seeks a temporary in-person Food Service Supervisor for Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, MB. The role runs 11/02/2026 to 03/31/2027, 1.0 FTE, in-person with 7.75 daily hours.

Requires 3+ years healthcare food service experience and 2+ years supervisory background. Applicants should hold Grade 12, a Nutrition & Food Service Management certificate, and a current Food Handler certificate.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years in health care or institutional food services.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Certificate in Nutrition & Food Service Management required/asset.
• Food Handler Training Level 1 or equivalent.
• Commercial Cook Training is considered an asset.
• Leadership training or related course may be considered.

Skills

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Scheduling/payroll software

Microsoft Office

EMMIS

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility

Cash management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 education

Certificate in Nutrition & Food Service Management

Food Handler Training Level 1

Commercial Cook Training (asset)

Leadership course/program

Tools

EMMIS

Excel

Job description

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/02/2026 - 03/31/2027

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in health care or institutional food services setting.
• Minimum two (2) years previous supervisory experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Certificate in Nutrition & Food Service Management from an accredited program, such as the Canadian Healthcare Association, or equivalent, other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course.
• Commercial Cook Training is considered an asset.
• Completion of a recognized business or leadership course/program or equivalent.
• Suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic and modified texture diets.
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling/payroll program.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office Applications and online training.
  • Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS) is required for positions located in sites utilizing an Electronic Menu Management System.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Perform tasks with dexterity, speed and efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Be flexible and adapt to evolving techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
  • Take charge and initiate actions towards the achievement of goals.
  • Follow verbal and written directions.
  • Use, care, operate and maintain the equipment necessary for food preparation.
  • Handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures.
  • Work independently as well as with others.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co-workers, etc.
  • Understand and adhere to the organization's values and standards of ethical behaviour.
  • Respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Demonstrated:
  • Flexibility in approach to daily assigned tasks.
  • Competency to do cash management.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability and knowledge of internal structure, programs, services, and external partnerships and understands how their position fits with Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

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.

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.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.