Dietary Aide

Join to apply for the Dietary Aide - Repost role at Southern Health-Santé Sud. Requisition ID: 390697 Position Number: 119-81910-D231-99 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre Union: CUPE Department/Unit: Nutrition and Food Services Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre City: Winkler 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: To be determined Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people‑centered health care, working in collaboration with First Nations, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite, Hutterite communities, and immigrants from around the world. 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 also serves meals to staff and visitors, performs cashier duties, and follows proper sanitation safety guidelines, adhering to established standards, departmental/regional policies, procedures, and government regulations. 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/Licence/Registration Completion of a Dietary Aide certificate. Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course, or willingness to acquire a Food Handler Training Certificate within 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. Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population. Proficiency in 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 licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Physical Requirements 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. 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. EEO and Accommodation 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 the 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 a 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 from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Language Services 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. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Note: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr