Dietician

**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
- 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