Coordinator Food Services - NFS in Winnipeg

Requisition ID: 413703

Position Number: 20053671

Posting End Date: November 6, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: November 20, 2026

FTE: Casual

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

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all activities related to the provision of meal service to patients/clients. This includes coordinating the food service area, equipment, and procurement of patient/client related products and supplies.

Main Function

Under the direction of the Manager – Food Services - NFS, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a high-quality of service in the provision and supervision of Food Services in the areas of ingredient control, production, meal assembly and distribution, diet office, and warewashing.

The Coordinator – Food Services plans and oversees the operations of patient food services staff, including employee training, evaluation, scheduling and recruitment.

Experience

• 3-5 years Food Service experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of trayline assembly, dishroom operations, quantity food production and the use of computers in food service.
• Must have experience with human resource management including job interviews, performance appraisal, scheduling and disciplining of staff.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team environment.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized two-year Food and Nutrition Management program or equivalent or Bachelor in Human Nutritional Sciences.

Special Training

• Training in WHMIS and HACCP certificate desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with computers is essential (CBORD – Food Service and Nutrition Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid certification from a recognized Food Handler's course required.
• Eligibility for registration with related professional association is an asset.

Qualifications And 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.
• Able to demonstrate interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both oral and written.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and work place practices.
• Ensures safe receiving, storage, and handling of food and other supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff and patient information (including PHIA).
• Must be capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks for self and direct reports.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time sensitive and fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Visual, aural acuity and manual dexterity required.
• Exposure to temperature variations and noise.
• Position may involve bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Standing and walking for sustained periods.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.