Dietician - Cape Town (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital catering service in South Africa is seeking a Dietitian to manage food services. The role involves overseeing hygiene standards and collaborating with clinical teams on dietary needs. Ideal candidates have a degree in Dietetics and at least two years of relevant experience in a hospital setting. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position aims to enhance patient nutrition and food quality.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience in dietetics.
• Previous dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous.
• Experience in hygiene control and menu analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen.
• Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis and therapeutic diets.
• Consult with Clinical Dieticians to determine nutritional needs.

Skills

Good knowledge of catering practices

Excellent communication skills

Good presentation skills

Problem solving

Multi-lingual

Ability to conduct on-the-job training

Professionalism

Reliable

Creative flair

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Dietetics

Job description

Main purpose of the job:

The incumbent will be responsible to manage dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen in conjunction with the Manager, as well as manage all Health and Safety Audits.

Desirable education and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Previous Dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous
• Experience in hygiene control
• Experience in menu analysis
• Experience in therapeutic diets
• Hospital experience advantageous
  
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Knowledge, skills and competencies:

• Good knowledge of catering practices within a hospital environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Multi-lingual, advantageous
• Ability to conduct on the job training with staff
• Professionalism
• Reliable, dependable
• Creative Flair
• Excellent customer services skills

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis and therapeutic diets
• Monitor, uphold and manage hygiene standards at all times
• Advise Catering Team on nutritional principles
• Advise team with regards menu planning
• Advise team with regards dietary plans and diet modificationsAdvise team with regards food selection, food preparation and food quality
• Consult with Clinical Dieticians and Medical team to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients
• Ensure dietary norms are met

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

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