Dietician-canteen

M V Hospital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hostel facility

Free food

Job summary

MV Hospital for Diabetes in Royapuram, Chennai — Canteen Dietician role focusing on planning nutritious meals, overseeing preparation and portions, and ensuring hygiene and safety in hospital dietary services. The position requires an MSc in Food Science and Nutrition and emphasizes adherence to nutrition standards for staff and patients.

The candidate will supervise kitchen activities, manage menu planning, maintain records, and support special dietary needs as advised by clinicians.

Qualifications

• MSc in Food Science and Nutrition is required.
• Good knowledge of nutrition, balanced diets, and food safety.
• Hospital dietary services experience will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor nutritious, balanced meals for staff and patients as required.
• Supervise daily food preparation, serving, and portion control.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Monitor the nutritional value and quality of meals.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff regarding menu planning and food preparation.
• Maintain daily food records and kitchen hygiene checklists.
• Monitor food storage, stock usage, and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with hospital food safety procedures.
• Support special dietary requirements as advised by the clinical team.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Balanced diets

Education

M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION CANTEEN DIETICIAN

Organization: MV Hospital for Diabetes
Location: Royapuram, Chennai – 600013
Department: Canteen / Dietary Services
Position: Canteen Dietician

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Canteen Dietician to manage food preparation planning, nutritional requirements, food quality, hygiene, and dietary services for hospital staff and patients.

Qualification

• M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition is required.
• Good knowledge of nutrition, balanced diets, and food safety.
• Relevant experience in hospital dietary services or canteen management will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor nutritious, balanced meals for staff and patients as required.
• Supervise daily food preparation, serving, and portion control.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Monitor the nutritional value and quality of meals.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff regarding menu planning and food preparation.
• Maintain daily food records and kitchen hygiene checklists.
• Monitor food storage, stock usage, and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with hospital food safety procedures.
• Support special dietary requirements as advised by the clinical team.

Duty Timings

Rotational Shifts:

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• General Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: 10,000 – 15,000 per month
• Hostel facility: Available
• Free food
• Work Location: MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai.