SHSS - Dietary Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is hiring for a casual Dietary Aide at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach. The role requires six months of related experience and the completion of a Dietary Aide certificate.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, proficiency in both English and French, and demonstrate knowledge in sanitary food handling and therapeutic diets. Join us in serving a culturally diverse population while contributing to our health services!

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in food handling or healthcare food services.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Ability to lift items up to 23 kg.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic and texture modified diets

Sanitary food handling

Competency in cash management

Respect for cultural diversity

Bilingual proficiency (English and French)

Education

Dietary Aide certificate

Microsoft Office applications knowledge

Job description

Site: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place

Hiring Status: Casual

FTE: Casual

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: Up to 7.75

Anticipated Start Date:06/15/2026

Experience

• Six (6) months previous experience working in food handling and/or health care food services environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook/email and online training.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate.
• Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course or be willing to acquire a Food Handler Training Certificate in the first six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of all therapeutic and texture modified diets.
• Knowledge and understanding of sanitary food handling.
• For position located in Sites that use an Electronic Menu Management System:
  • Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS).
• Demonstrated competency in cash management.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lift items up to 1‑5 kg (2.2‑11 lbs.) constantly, 6‑11kg (13.2 ‑ 24 lbs.) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs.) seldomly.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• Work evenings and weekends as outlined in work rotations or as necessary.

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.

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.