Registered Dietitian , Cornwall Ontario (Contract)

Compass Group Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department in Ontario. You will assist the Manager to ensure the effective overall functioning of the department and support residents’ nutritional needs.

You will approve menus, develop recipes, perform nutritional assessments and plan therapeutic diets, while ensuring compliance with long-term care legislation and food service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered with the College of Dietitians.
• Experience in geriatric nutrition in long-term care.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage budgets.
• Strong communication, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of government legislation in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Approve menus and assist in recipe development.
• Perform nutritional assessments and care plans for residents.
• Plan therapeutic diets and monitor dietary restrictions.
• Maintain summaries of visits and assessments.
• Develop cycle menus if needed.
• Monitor resident satisfaction with services.
• Assist with compliance and development of efficient systems in Food and Nutrition Services.
• Complete required nutrition and food service audits.
• Advise the Food Service Manager.

Skills

Geriatric nutrition

Staff supervision

Budget management

Oral & written communication

Food safety & sanitation

Long-term care legislation

Education

College of Dietitians registration

Job description

This is a 12 month contract role. The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $86,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

How You Will Make An Impact

You will be responsible for assisting the Manager to ensure the effective overall functioning of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

As a Registered Dietician, You Will

• Approve the menu, assist in development of recipes, and implement food production controls
• Complete nutritional assessments and nutritional care plans for all residents. Identify residents at nutritional risk and prioritize accordingly
• Plan and monitor therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and supplemental feedings to meet the specialized needs of residents
• Maintain summary of visits and nutritional assessments/reviews
• Should the physician require a therapeutic diet that is not on the current list of approved diets for the facility, write cycle menus that meet the specifications of the diet ordered as well as the accepted menu procedures of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services
• Monitor resident satisfaction with Food and Nutrition Services and respond to needs that may arise
• Assist the Food Service Manager to ensure compliance with all legislation pertinent to the management of the kitchen
• Assist with development and ongoing implementation and maintenance of efficient, effective systems in Food and Nutrition Services
• Complete required audits as outlined in the ‚ÄúSummary of Required Nutrition and Food Service Audit‚Äù
• Act as advisor to the Food Service Manager

About You

• Current professional registration with the College of Dietitians
• Sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition care in the long-term care setting
• A thorough knowledge of government legislation in the areas of long-term care
• A thorough knowledge of food service methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food preparation and serving
• A sound knowledge of Food Service sanitary and safety standards
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively
• A general knowledge of government legislation in labour, health and safety, employment, and human rights
• An ability to work within budget guidelines
• Effective oral and written communication skills