Registered Dietitian -6 month contract - Part Time

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian will oversee the Food and Nutrition Services Department by managing menu approvals, nutritional assessments, and care plans for residents. They will also assist the Food Service Manager in ensuring legislative compliance, maintaining safety standards, and supervising kitchen operations.

Job details

Job Summary How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for assisting the Manager to ensure the effective overall functioning of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. As a Registered Dietician, you will: * Approve the menu, assist in development of recipes, and implement food production controls * Complete nutritional assessments and nutritional care plans for all residents. * Identify residents at nutritional risk and prioritize accordingly * Plan and monitor therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and supplemental feedings to meet the specialized needs of residents * Maintain summary of visits and nutritional assessments/reviews * Should the physician require a therapeutic diet that is not on the current list of approved diets for the facility, write cycle menus that meet the specifications of the diet ordered as well as the accepted menu procedures of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services * Monitor resident satisfaction with Food and Nutrition Services and respond to needs that may arise Assist the Food Service Manager to ensure compliance with all legislation pertinent to the management of the kitchen * Assist with development and ongoing implementation and maintenance of efficient, effective systems in Food and Nutrition Services * Complete required audits as outlined in the “Summary of Required Nutrition and Food Service Audit” * Act as advisor to the Food Service Manager About you: * Current professional registration with the College of Dietitians - required * Bilingual is a must * Residing in Ottawa is an asset * Sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition care in the long-term care setting * A thorough knowledge of government legislation in the areas of long-term care * A thorough knowledge of food service methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food preparation and serving A sound knowledge of Food Service sanitary and safety standards Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively * A general knowledge of government legislation in labour, health and safety, employment, and human rights An ability to work within budget guidelines * Effective oral and written communication skills

What you’ll do

The Registered Dietitian will oversee the Food and Nutrition Services Department by managing menu approvals, nutritional assessments, and care plans for residents. They will also assist the Food Service Manager in ensuring legislative compliance, maintaining safety standards, and supervising kitchen operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current professional registration with the College of Dietitians and possess sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition in long-term care settings. A thorough understanding of food service methods, safety standards, and relevant government legislation is required.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nutritional assessment
• Menu planning
• Therapeutic diets
• Geriatric nutrition
• Food safety
• Staff supervision
• Audit compliance
• Recipe development
• Long-term care legislation
• Budget management
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Nutrition Services
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plans
• Auditing
• Management
• Communication
• Food Services
• Food Preparation
• Geriatrics
• Long-Term Care
• Safety Standards
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Registered Dietitian
• Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Dieticians and Nutritionists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists