Administrative Dietitian, Nutrition Services - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Description

ADMINISTRATIVE DIETITIAN, NUTRITION SERVICES

Job Posting #:923171

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Nutrition Services

Reports to:
Director, Nutrition Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage Range:
$ $45.92 per hour.
Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months)

Posted Date:
August 3, 2023

Closing Date:
August 17, 2023

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

UHN is seeking an Administrative Dietitian, Nutrition Services to support the department with: diet and menu development, including analysis of nutritional information to ensure menu items are consistent with nutritional guidelines/goals; quality assurance and risk management, developing and evaluating standards; staff training and development; and supporting key departmental projects.

Duties

Coordinate product testing, evaluating, and collating data
Independently assess relevant information necessary to coordinate menu revisions
Develops and evaluates departmental quality and safety standards
Plans and implements various departmental projects
Completes ongoing monitoring and evaluation of projects in collaboration with stakeholders i.e. managers, supervisors, other nutrition services employees.
Mentor and supervise dietetic students and interns
Perform other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the delivery of nutritious meals to UHN patients.
Performs crossfunctional duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written with ability to effectively work with diversity; appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the situation at hand;
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines;
Previous experience with menu and/or recipe development required;
Current with the latest innovative trends in patient food delivery and service models;
Previous experience in patient food service and institutional food production required;
Working knowledge of cold plating and hot meal assembly as well as bulk and tray retherm systems is preferred;
Completion of an undergraduate degree program in a 4year Dietitians of Canada accredited university Food and Nutrition program or recognized equivalent is required;
Successful completion of one of the four following programs is required:
Dietitians of Canada accredited Comprehensive Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program
Combined Masters/Internship Practicum Program
Integrated/Coordinated Undergraduate Program
Ryerson Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-Registration Program
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada (DC), required;
Chef and/or Culinary training a strong asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversit