Diet Clerk

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Diet Information Specialist to collect, assess and enter patient dietary information into the Computrition menu system, supporting patient-specific meals per diet orders. You will collaborate with food services, nursing units and Clinical Dietitians to ensure accurate nutrition care.

Responsibilities include entering diet orders, allergy data and meal preferences, maintaining data integrity, and adapting to changing patient needs in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences or related field.
• Active CSNM membership if using Food and Nutrition Management Diploma.
• 1 year hospital diet office experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and hospital software.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Enter diet orders, allergy information, and meal preferences into Computrition.
• Liaise between food services, nursing units, patients and Clinical Dietitians.
• Assist in collecting, assessing, and entering dietary information.
• Support delivery of patient-specific meals and nutritional care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Education

Food and Nutrition diploma

CSNM membership for diploma pathway

Tools

Computrition

MS Office

Meditech

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of up to a 0.50 FTE
• Union Status: NON UNION
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 8 and 12 hours shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: OT Clinical Nutrition

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Responsible for collecting, assessing, and accurately entering relevant dietary information into Computrition menu system to support the provision of patient-specific meals in accordance with prescribed diet orders. This role serves as a key liaison between food services, nursing units, patients, and Clinical Dietitians to ensure the effective delivery of nutritional care. Additional responsibilities include entering diet orders, allergy information, and meal preferences into the Computrition system.

Qualifications

• Food and Nutrition services diploma from an approved college and/or University degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences/Human Nutrition
• Candidates with a Food and Nutrition Management Diploma mustbe an active member with Canadian Society Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• 1 year experience working in a diet office in a hospital environment, preferred
• Strong Computer skills (MS Office, Meditech or comparable software) required
• Familiar with Foodservice Diet Office Operating Systems (Computrition or comparable)
• Clinical nutrition knowledge in the management of disease
• Proven ability to independently manage priorities and exercise strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Employment and attendance record in good standing

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $28.001 to $34.975 per hour

Date posted: October 13, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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