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 effective, 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 qualified 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

Education

Preferred
Bachelors or better

Pay: $59.34 per hour

📌 Registered Dietitian 6 Month Contract Part Time Vanier
🏢 Compass Group Canada
📍 Vanier