Diet Clerk

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Diet Clerk to ensure accurate entry of diet orders and timely printing to provide patient meals and nourishments. You will support the Diet Office operations and collaborate with clinical staff to maintain safe, efficient nutrition services.

Preferred candidates have a Food and Nutrition program, a valid Food Safety Proton Certificate, and hospital Food Services experience. Strong English communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter diet orders accurately and ensure timely printing for patient meals.
• Maintain operation of the Diet Office and support staff as needed.
• Demonstrate empathy and uphold Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.

Skills

Food safety

Clerical

Time management

Empathy

Attendance

Second language

English proficiency

Education

Food and Nutrition program

Food Safety Proton Certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

CBORD

HBOC

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.
• Conflict 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.

Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes

• Previous experience within the Diet Clerk classification.
• This position is represented by OPSEU.
• 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.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.