Diet Aide

Requisition ID: 278881

Position Number: 20051737

Posting End Date: August 19, 2021

City: Winnipeg

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Patient Food Services - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU-Supp-100

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite Term

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.41

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 4.50

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $15.516, $15.982, $16.461, $16.955, $17.464, $17.988

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

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, smallwares 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 Handlers Certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above. As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified. In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process..