Dietary Aide - Repost

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• Requisition ID: 391527


• Position Number: 111-81910-D231-99


• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled


• Employer: Southern Health‑Santé Sud


• Site: Portage Regional Health Centre


• Union: CUPE


• Department/Unit: Nutrition & Food Services


• Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre


• City: Portage la Prairie


• Hiring Status: Casual


• FTE: Casual


• Employment arrangement: In Person


• Daily hours worked: 7.75


• Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends


• Annual base hours: 2015


• Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon


• Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator or Supervisor ‑ Nutrition and Food Services, Cook 2 or Cook 1, the Dietary Aide is responsible for the completion of assigned tasks in relation to the safe preparation, serving, and distribution of nutritious meals to clients. The incumbent is responsible for serving meals to the staff and visitors, performing cashier duties, and following proper sanitation safety guidelines. This is in addition to following established standards, departmental/regional policies and procedures and government regulations and legislation.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

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

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education.


• 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 positions 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, 6‑11 kg (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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider


• Hospitals and Health Care