Registered Dietitian -6 month contract

Maquise•Ottawa, ON

17h

About The Position

This role is a 6-month contract position where you will be responsible for assisting the Manager to ensure the effective overall functioning of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. As a Registered Dietitian, you will approve the menu, assist in development of recipes, and implement food production controls. You will complete nutritional assessments and nutritional care plans for all residents, identify residents at nutritional risk and prioritize accordingly, and plan and monitor therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and supplemental feedings to meet the specialized needs of residents. You will maintain a 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, you will 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. You will monitor resident satisfaction with Food and Nutrition Services and respond to needs that may arise. You will also 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, and complete required audits as outlined in the “Summary of Required Nutrition and Food Service Audit”. You will act as an advisor to the Food Service Manager.

Requirements

Current professional registration with the College of Dietitians
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

Responsibilities

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
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