About this role
Requisition ID: 396086
Position Number: 20009971
Posting End Date: January 29, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 02/13/2026
FTE: 0.36
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 4.00
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $19.759, $20.339, $20.934, $21.546, $22.177
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
The incumbent participates in the preparation assembly and distribution of patient meal service following safe food handling practices. Assembles the meal trays accurately according to defined portion size and tray ticket. Prepares and portions food items as indicated on tallies, prep charts and nourishment labels. Stocks and replenishes food and supplies in designated areas. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, small wares and service areas. Labels and delivers carts to designated areas. Participates in Quality Assurance Programs.
Experience
- Previous experience in food service.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Minimum Grade 10, Manitoba Standards, required.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Valid Food Handler's certificate required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements
- The strength demands of the job are rated as medium handling 20 to 45 lbs. The vast majority of the strength demands are between 10 to 20 lbs.
- Position involves bending, gripping, lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for long periods of time.
- Working in a cold environment (3-10 degrees), and/or warm environment.
- Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.
- Proven ability to adapt to changing tasks and demonstrate accurate hand/eye coordination with manual dexterity in both hands.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time sensitive environment.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are 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.
Other facts
About Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba.
The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral services to nearly 500,000 Manitobans who live outside its boundaries as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut who require the specialty referral services and expertise available in Winnipeg.
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What you'll do
- The Diet Aide participates in the preparation, assembly, and distribution of patient meal services while following safe food handling practices. Responsibilities include assembling meal trays, preparing food items, stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in service areas.
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