Dietician Talent Pool - Cape Town (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Dietitian to manage dietetic food services in the hospital kitchen. Responsibilities include monitoring hygiene standards, advising the catering team on menu planning, and consulting with clinical staff on dietary needs. Tertiary qualification in Dietetics and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication skills and knowledge of hospital catering practices are essential. The role emphasizes commitment to Health and Safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis, and therapeutic diets.
• Advise Catering Team on nutritional principles and dietary plans.
• Consult with Clinical Dieticians and Medical team on nutritional needs.

Skills

Knowledge of catering practices

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Multilingual (advantageous)

Ability to conduct on-the-job training

Education

Tertiary qualification in Dietetics

Tools

MS Office

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 modifications
• Advise 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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