Dietary Technician - 6 month contract

Aramark Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking a Dietary Technician for a 6-month contract in Mississauga. The role focuses on developing healthy menu implementation plans and managing nutrition databases while supporting healthcare accounts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nutrition management and experience with Computrition systems.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent experience in food service/nutrition.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and Computrition systems.
• Clinical experience in acute care or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases for nutrition and food services.
• Assist in menu planning with Registered Dietitians.
• Implement system changes in Computrition.

Skills

Team-based model

Communication skills

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Food Service Supervisor or Nutrition Management program

Tools

Computrition Menu Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: Dietary Technician - 6 month contract

Requisition #: 584604

Location:

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4W 5G1

Career Area: Professional & Management

Description:

Job Description

The Dietary Technician reports to the Director, Healthcare Menu & Marketing. You will use your technical training and government mandated nutritional standards on food health to develop healthy menu implementation plans. This is primarily an administrative role with a great deal of data input for our healthcare menu planning. You will be part of a caring, intelligent and ambitous team supporting senior living and healthcare accounts across Canada.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 6-month contract position.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance to Computrition Nutrition Service Suite and Food Service Suite as required to match updates from PRIMA Web Master as they occur.
• Database management oversight including menu management
• Set up new items, nutritional information, and recipes in Computrition
• Liase with Computrition to implement system changes
• Assist Registered Dietitians with menu planning as required
• Actively participate in departmental CQI initiative

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of an approved Food Service Supervisor or Nutrition Management program or equivalent work experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CNSM)
• Ideally, some exposure to clinical experience in acute care hospital setting or senior living / long term care community
• Current knowledge of therapeutic diets
• Working knowledge of Computrition Menu Management Systems
• Minimum one year of Computrition data maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based model with clear communication skills working with clinical programs.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.