Company description

Gonzaga Middle School is an innovative independent middle school for students from underserved families living in North-East downtown and North End Winnipeg neighbourhoods. It supports students breaking the cycle of poverty by providing an enhanced, holistic, culturally-sensitive, middle school education which prepares students for further studies and by continuing to support students through high school and post-secondary study.

Opportunity:

Gonzaga Middle School is seeking a part-time Nutrition Support Worker (NSW) to begin in the first week of November, 2026 for a maternity leave replacement term . The successful candidate will provide nutritional leadership and will be responsible for all aspects of the school’s Nutrition Program for breakfast, lunch and snacks. In collaboration with the Student Support Team, the job functions include administrating, planning, preparing, directing, assessing, implementing, and evaluating the program to meet the nutritional and educational needs of children, as they relate to the Manitoba School Nutrition Guidelines.

Description:

The NSW will be an integral part of the school community and will:

- Provide an environment that supports healthy food habits while maintaining program integrity and student satisfaction. Develop cost-effective healthy recipes, menus and sources of foods that maintain nutrition integrity and meet the Manitoba School Nutrition guidelines and regulations.
- Apply creativity to menus and presentation.
- Establish procedures to ensure that food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment.
- Develop procedures to ensure the food production system provides safe nutritious food of high quality.
- Maintain standards for receiving, storing, and inventorying food and non-food supplies.



Liaise with other GMS Staff before changes to menus are introduced.

The Successful Candidate will have: · Formal training, possibly a university degree in human nutritional sciences is desired.

- Education equivalency in the Culinary Arts/ Management, Cook, Nutrition or Food Beverage Management may be considered.
- Experience with school nutrition programs would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of child nutrition and the Manitoba School Nutrition guidelines.
- Successful Completion of the Manitoba Health Certified Food Handler Training Program.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management directions.
- Ability to communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
- Must be able to provide a clear criminal records search and pass a Manitoba child abuse registry check prior to the start of employment.
- COMPLETE JOB DETAILS AVAILABLE AT:
- www.gonzagamiddleschool.ca/about-us/gms-staff

Gonzaga Middle School offers a strong advantages package and competitive remuneration. The contract start date is November 2, 2026 or possibly sooner.

We thank all for applying but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $19.50-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Nutrition Worker/Cook (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gonzaga Middle School
📍 Winnipeg