Dietary Clerk

Requisition ID: 379413

Position Number: 119-81910-D232-01

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/ Morden

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.80

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 05/17/2025

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.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services, Site Coordinator/Supervisor, Cook 2 or Cook 1, the Dietary Clerk is responsible for operating the electronic diet office software program and the provision of a variety of clerical and administrative support duties for the Nutrition and Food Services Department at the regional centres.

The incumbent exercises 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; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year full time health care food service or institutional food services experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with diet software programming and its capabilities.
• Previous cash-handling experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Completion of any of the following: Dietary Aide Level 2, Diet Technician Course, Nutrition & Diet Therapy Course; combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Food Handler Training certificate level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all therapeutic and texture modified diets and supplements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook/email.
• For Regional Sites Only:
  • Demonstrated proficiency of Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and work efficiently.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English effectively, and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to operate departmental equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals, co-workers, patients, residents, public and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in approach to daily assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• 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, 6-11kg (13.2 – 24 lbs.) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs.) seldomly.
• 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.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

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.