Supervisor - Food Services & Cafeteria

Requisition ID: 410002

Position Number: 20040264

Posting End Date: September 8, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Patient Nutrition and Food Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/26/2026 - 09/26/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Other;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $24.686, $25.416, $26.164, $26.935, $27.728, $28.545

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the site Manager of Food Services or designate, the Supervisor of Food Service ensures a high quality of service by efficient operation and planning of work, supervision of food service areas, procurement of food products, participation in Quality Improvement programs, training and evaluation of food service employees and supportive tasks relating to approved methods of food service. The supervisor oversees the operation to ensure food is served, stored and transported at the proper temperatures. The supervisor also oversees the ware washing staff and equipment to ensure proper temperatures, chemicals and occupational health and safety standards are met.

Experience

• Previous experience in food service.
• 2 years previous experience in a supervisory position preferably in a hospital or long-term care setting.
• Experience with payroll and staff scheduling in a unionized environment.
• Experience with CBORD considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Food Service Supervisor program or equivalent.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid certification from a recognized Food Handler’s course.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload and attend to department operations in a timely manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to varying situations.
• English reading, writing, and comprehension skills are required.
• Computer and keyboard skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution and delegation skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Must have or be able to acquire, within a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.
• Knowledge of CBORD computer software and computer keyboard skills considered an asset.
• Knowledge and familiarity of standard dietary terminology.
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include walking, sitting, lifting and carrying.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis.
• Computer terminal work.
• Dealing with employee conflict and general complaints from patients, residents and staff.
• Exposure to noise >85 dBA, hearing protection may be required.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.

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

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, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

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.