Diet Clerk - CVH Food Services (Acute Care)

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diet Clerk to manage diet orders and ensure timely meal provision for patients. The ideal candidate will have a background in Food and Nutrition, along with necessary certifications and experience in a hospital environment. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Completed Food and Nutrition program.
• Current Food Safety Certificate.
• Previous experience in hospital Food Services/Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of the Diet Office.
• Ensure diet orders are entered correctly and timely.
• Provide patient meals and nourishments on time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Conflict management skills

Empathy

Education

Food and Nutrition program from a recognized College or University

Current and valid Food Safety Proton Certificate from Public Health

Tools

CBORD software

HBOC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.

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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.

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