Diet Clerk

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to manage the Diet Office operations. This role involves ensuring accurate diet order entries and timely meal preparations for patients. Candidates should have a solid background in Food and Nutrition, along with clerical skills and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position requires effective communication and organizational abilities, with a focus on safety and inclusivity. Join a team that values excellence, leadership, and empathy in delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Food and Nutrition program is essential.
• Experience in hospital Food Services/Nutrition is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct entry of diet orders and timely printing for patient meals.
• Maintain operations of the Diet Office effectively.

Skills

Food and Nutrition knowledge

Clerical skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Food and Nutrition program

Tools

CBORD software

HBOC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

To perform duties necessary to maintain the operation of the Diet Office. To ensure that all diet orders are entered correctly and that all necessary printing is done on time in order to provide patient meals and nourishments on time.

What must you have?

• Completed Food and Nutrition program from a recognized College or University.
• Current and valid Food Safety Proton Certificate from Public Health.
• Previous experience in a hospital Food Services/Nutrition environment.

What else do you bring?

• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) Membership preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English well.
• Clerical experience an asset.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level.
• Knowledge and experience of Clinical Nutrition, CBORD software and HBOC.
• Ability to speak a second language an asset.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

*This position is represented by OPSEU and the rate of pay is as per the Collective Agreement.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.

About the company

Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital is a hospital in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada and one of three in York Regional Municipality.