Dietary Aide - Repost

Job Description

<p><p><b>Dietary Aide - Repost</b> (Southern Health‑Santé Sud)</p>
<p><b>Employer:</b> Southern Health‑Santé Sud</p>
<p><b>Site:</b> Portage Regional Health Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada</p>
<p><b>Requisition ID:</b> 391527</p>
<p><b>Position Number:</b> 111‑81910‑D231‑99</p>
<p><b>Posting End Date:</b> Open Until Filled</p>
<p><b>Hiring Status:</b> Casual</p>
<p><b>Employment arrangement:</b> In Person</p>
<p><b>Annual base hours:</b> 2015</p>
<p><b>Estimated Shift:</b> Days; Evenings; Weekends</p>
<p><b>Daily hours worked:</b> 7.75</p>
<p><b>Employment type:</b> Casual</p>
<p><b>Salary:</b> As per CUPE Collective Agreement</p>
<p>Southern Health‑Santé Sud provides care for people at every point in their lives. We partner with communities to deliver safe, accessible, and sustainable people‑centered health care. Our region includes First Nations, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite, Hutterite communities and many immigrants.</p>
<h3>Position Overview</h3>
<p>Under the direction of the Site Coordinator or Supervisor – Nutrition and Food Services, the Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing, serving, and distributing nutritious meals to clients and staff. The role includes cashier duties, adherence to sanitation safety guidelines, and compliance with departmental policies and government regulations.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prepare and serve nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors.</li>
<li>Perform cashier duties for meal services.</li>
<li>Follow proper sanitation and safety guidelines for food handling.</li>
<li>Adhere to departmental and regional policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.</li>
<li>Use independent judgment to prioritize tasks and address unusual matters.</li>
<li>Utilize an electronic menu management system when required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>At least six (6) months of experience in food handling and/or health‑care food services.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education</h3>
<ul>
<li>Minimum Grade 10 education.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook/email, and online training.</li>
<li>Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Certification / Licensure</h3>
<ul>
<li>Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate.</li>
<li>Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course, or willingness to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications & Skills</h3>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of therapeutic and texture‑modified diets.</li>
<li>Understanding of sanitary food handling practices.
</li><li>Experience with Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS) when required.</li>
<li>Competency in cash management.</li>
<li>Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.</li>
<li>Proficiency in both official languages for bilingual positions.</li>
<li>Understanding of confidentiality practices across all mediums.</li>
<li>Good work and attendance record.</li>
<li>Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lift items up to 1–5 kg (2.2–11 lbs.) constantly, 6–11 kg (13.2–24 lbs.) occasionally, and 23 kg (50 lbs.) rarely.</li>
<li>Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.</li>
<li>Work evenings and weekends as required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<ul>
<li>Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to materials or activities used in the selection process.</li>
<li>Southern Health‑Santé Sud encourages Indigenous applicants and offers support for self‑identification as Indigenous.</li>
<li>Successful candidates must complete Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check, and pay any related service charges.</li>
<li>Please provide three work‑related references from individuals who are not related to you.</li>
<li>The organization offers services in English and French in designated areas for French‑speaking communities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Seniority level</h3>
<ul>
<li>Entry level</li>
</ul>
<h3>Employment type</h3>
<ul>
<li>Full‑time</li>
</ul>
<h3>Job function</h3>
<ul>
<li>Health Care Provider</li>
<li>Hospitals and Health Care</li>
</ul></p>
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