Food Services Aide (Full Time, Madison)

ABOUT US

Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit service organization for Manitobans who have experienced homelessness and who struggle with mental health issues physical and cognitive disabilities addictions or trauma. Founded in 1987 the mission provides emergency shelter meals and clothing supportive housing and a variety of healing support and recovery services to help people transform their own lives and reach their full potential.

What matters to you

Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of HEART (holistic equity altruism relationships and truth and reconciliation) - embracing diversity promoting equality and inclusion.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Food services Supervisor to ensuring that Siloam Mission efficiently fulfills its mandate to offer nutritional meals to the residents of the Madison while in compliance with any and all applicable food preparation and serving regulations as well as the safety and cleanliness standards set by the City of Winnipeg Health Authority

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with serving meals on time;
• Preform cleaning duties including washing and return dishes to the proper place clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Wash all pots and pans return to them to the proper place.
• Manually clean the dish machine nightly clean sinks and return all items to proper place.
• Wash all tables and chairs sweep and mop dining room floor
• Work with team members and volunteers in the overall operation of the kitchen;
• Provide direction and assign responsibilities to volunteers;
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor;

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current Food Handlers Certificate or able to obtain;
• Experience is an asset but not required;

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS

• Good organizational skills and ability to adapt to changes in the environment;
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers residents and other employees;
• Ability to accurately follow instructions both written and verbal from Supervisor volunteers and other employees;
• Knowledge of working with individuals and effectively communicate to build relationships;

RELATIONSHIP

• Daily interaction with residents staff and volunteers;
• Attend staff meetings when available;

WORKING CONDITION

• Hours of work: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Overtime will be offered when necessary;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time;
• Working with food allergens;
• Ability to lift and carry weight up to 50 lbs.;
• Ability to work in a wide variety of temperature ranges;
• Will need to clean (sweep mop disinfect etc.) work areas as needed;
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals;
• Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members;
• Food service area- Hair nets (provided) proper comfortable walking shoes must be worn at all times.

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.

• Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health
• Regulations and Policies Infection Control Guidelines WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts work conditions incidents near misses injuries or illnesses.
• Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facilitys Fire Disaster and Evacuation Plan.
• Supports an environment which avoids prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item for all individual and departmental meetings.
• If applicable the use of proper PPE and respiratory equipment is provided by the manager of the department and must be worn as suggested.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry check. To obtain an Adult Abuse Registry application please visit: Province of Manitoba Families Adult and Child Abuse Registry ()
• Siloam Mission Inc. promotes Employment Equity and is strongly committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Therefore we encourage candidates to voluntarily self-identify on their application if they are members of the underrepresented groups (women Indigenous persons a person with a disability or a visible minority).

Salary: $33686 - $45087

Siloam Mission offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental benefits a pension plan paid time off and additional wellness supports as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We follow a structured salary guide to ensure fair equitable and consistent compensation across our team taking into account directly related experience and internal equity in all offers.

CLOSING DATE: 23 APR 2026

Please include cover letter resume and three (3) work references for consideration.

Note: Applications will only be accepted if you apply on Siloam Missions Careers Page. We appreciate all that apply however; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.