Food Services Attendant - Dietetics

Job summary

The incumbent is responsible for the accurate assembly, portioning, and distribution of patient meals while adhering to safe food handling practices. Additionally, they must maintain cleanliness in service areas and ensure equipment and supplies are properly stocked and sanitized.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411951 Position Number: 20070939 Posting End Date: October 9, 2026 City: Winnipeg Site: St. Boniface Hospital - 409 Tache Ave Department / Unit: Patient Food Services Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start - End Date: 10/24/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.20 Anticipated Shift: Evenings;Weekends Only Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $20.852, $21.449, $22.062, $22.692, $23.342 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. Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time sensitive environment. Physical Requirements The strength demands of the job are rated as medium handling 20 to 45lbs. 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. St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks’ notice. 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. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The incumbent is responsible for the accurate assembly, portioning, and distribution of patient meals while adhering to safe food handling practices. Additionally, they must maintain cleanliness in service areas and ensure equipment and supplies are properly stocked and sanitized.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid Food Handlers Certificate. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 45 lbs and working in varying temperature environments.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food handling
• Meal assembly
• Sanitization
• Food preparation
• Stocking
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Manual dexterity
• Time management
• Communication
• Manual Dexterity
• Food Services
• English Language
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Quality Assurance
• Stocks (Inventory)
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Food Service Attendant
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

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