Registered Dietitian , Cornwall Ontario (Contract)
- Cornwall, ON, Canada
$86,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $86,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
This is a 12 month contract role.
The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $86,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.
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
The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $86,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.
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
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the Food Service Manager in the effective operation of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, including menu approval, recipe development, food production controls, and compliance with applicable legislation. Assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop care plans, monitor therapeutic diets and satisfaction, maintain assessment records, and complete required audits.
Requirements
Requires current professional registration with the College of Dietitians and sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition in long-term care, relevant legislation, food service operations, and food safety standards. Candidates should be able to supervise staff, work within budget guidelines, and communicate effectively; Canadian work experience is not required.
Skills
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutritional Care Planning
- Therapeutic Diet Planning
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Food Production Controls
- Food Service Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Management
- Auditing
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Dietitian
- College Of Dietitians
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Long-Term Care
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutritional Care Plans
- Nutritional Risk
- Therapeutic Diets
- Dietary Restrictions
- Supplemental Feedings
- Menu Approval
- Cycle Menus
- Recipe Development
- Food Production Controls
- Food And Nutrition Services
- Food Service Management
- Resident Satisfaction
- Food Service Audits
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Standards
- Long-Term Care Legislation
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Guidelines
- Health And Safety
- Employment Legislation
- Human Rights