Job Details

Division Empact Group Food Solutions

Minimum experience Associate

Company primary industry Food and Beverages

Job functional area Operations

Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Regional Dietician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen in collaboration with the Manager, as well as overseeing all Health and Safety Audits.

Desirable education and experience:

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
At least 3 years relevant experience
Previous Dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous
Experience in hygiene control
Experience in menu analysis
Experience in therapeutic diets
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 Teams on nutritional principles
Advise teams with regards menu planning
Advise teams with regards dietary plans and diet modifications
Advise teams 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
Ability to work independently and travel to multiple locations within the region
Valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle

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

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and the security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

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