POSITION TITLE:

DIET TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT:

FOOD SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION:

OWEN SOUND

CLOSING DATE:

JULY 24, 2019

UNION AFFILIATION:

OPSEU – CLERICAL

STATUS:

WAGE RATE:

PART-TIME

$23.226 - $25.831

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor(s), the Diet Technician is responsible for processing diet order changes, preparing tally sheets and menus for patient meal service. The Diet Technician is responsible for updating the patient food item/purchasing/inventory information to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Computrition software system.

The Diet Technician works with suppliers and distributors to source suitable products for patient menus/nourishments etc. Develops and maintains up to date information on the nutritional analysis of the patient menu in consultation with the Registered Dietitians and Corporate Menu Committee. The Diet Technician is available to provide assistance with menu and product knowledge to Food Services Workers/Cooks and Lead Hands at all GBHS Hospital sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Successful completion of a 2 year Nutrition and Food Service Management Diploma and/or 2 year Dietetic Technician Diploma and/or equivalent education in Nutrition
• Available to work all shifts
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Knowledge of and adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Recent experience working as a Diet Technician
• Experience with Computrition Software 
• Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) 

Interested candidates can send their resumes to careers@gbhs.on.ca

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a completed Application Form, available at all hospitals.   All candidates are encouraged to submit a current resume with their application.  Applications must be received in Human Resources no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.  Late applications will only be considered if it is determined there are no qualified candidates that have applied before the competition deadline. Please contact Human resources if you require accommodation for the recruitment process.  All information is collected for recruitment purposes only and will be held in strict confidence by GBHS.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECK MAY BE REQUIRED WHERE APPLICABLE