Regional Distribution Food Supervisor - RDF

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Regional Distribution Food Supervisor to manage food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires a skilled leader with experience in food service and personnel management. The incumbent will supervise staff, monitor food safety, and maintain operational standards within the regional distribution facility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Food Service experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience with human resource management including performance appraisals and scheduling.
• Food Handler's certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food service provision and supervision in tray line, production, and transport.
• Monitoring food safety and sanitation standards.
• Preparing and maintaining staff schedules per collective agreement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Problem-solving

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

High school education, Manitoba Standards

Two-year Food Service Supervisors program or equivalent

Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences

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Regional Distribution Food Supervisor - RDF

Requisition ID: 382842

PositionNumber: 20026573

Posting End Date: June 17, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate

Department / Unit: Regional Distribution Facility

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/28/2025 - 02/18/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the provision and supervision of food services in the areas of tray line, production, warewashing and transport. The supervisor oversees to ensure food is served, stored and transported at the proper temperatures and in the correct portions to meet the nutritional requirements specified on the patient menu. The supervisor also oversees the warewashing staff and equipment to ensure proper temperature, chemical and occupational health and safety standards are met.

• Supervising assigned areas to ensure that policies, procedures, standards and health regulations for food safety and sanitation are maintained.
• Monitoring equipment parameters and quality indicators through the audit process (i.e., trays per minute, temperature and tray accuracy).
• Monitoring required tallies with actual product decanted or decased to communicate and correct product shortages/overages.
• Communicating productivity and work flow matters with staff and coordinators; participating in Supervisor meetings.
• Participating in the development of policies and procedures and ensuring their implementation and compliance.
• Responding to all emergency situations and ensuring staff follow designated procedures.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring staff schedules as per the collective agreement and department procedure.

Experience

• 3-5 years Food Service experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must have experience with human resource management including performance appraisals and scheduling.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized two-year Food Service Supervisors program or equivalent or Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Food Handler's certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) required.
• Compliance with workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation precautions required.
• Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.
• Must have knowledge of beltline assembly, warewashing, transport and use of computers in food service.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and English communication skills (oral and written).
• Must be able to make quick decisions and problem-solve.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves standing for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis.
• Exposed to and working in a cold environment between (-20 and -12 Celsius) for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to noise >85 dBA, hearing protection required.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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, 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.