WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our just now website at www.justnowcompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

JOB DETAILS

Registered Dietitian:

Start Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time, 22 hours / week

Schedule: Three (3) days / week

Wage: $36/hour

Location: Hamilton Village Care Centre, 23111 Garripie Ave, Richmond, BC

Important Information: Candidates must be registered with College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC) , LTC experience an asset

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Manager to ensure effective overall functioning of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approve the menu, assist in development of recipes, and implement food production controls.
• Complete nutritional assessments and nutritional care plans for all residents. Identify residents at nutritional risk and prioritize accordingly.
• Plan and monitor therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions and supplemental feedings to meet the specialized needs of residents. Maintain summary of visits and nutritional assessments/reviews.
• Should the physician require a therapeutic diet that is not on the current list of approved diets for the facility, and therefore for which corporate menus are not prepared, write cycle menus that meet the specifications of the diet ordered as well as the accepted menu procedures of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services.
• Monitor resident satisfaction with Food and Nutrition Services and respond to needs that may arise.
• Assist the Food Service Manager to ensure compliance with all legislation such pertinent to the management of the kitchen.
• Assist with development and ongoing implementation and maintenance of efficient, effective systems in Food and Nutrition Services.
• Complete required audits as outlined in the “Summary of Required Nutrition and Food Service Audit”.
• Act as advisor to the Food Service Manager.

Qualifications: 

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Registered Dieticians? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Current professional registration with the College of Dietitians.
• Sound knowledge of geriatric nutrition care in the long-term care setting.
• A thorough knowledge of government legislation in the areas of long term care.
• A thorough knowledge of food service methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food preparation and serving.
• A sound knowledge of Food Service sanitary and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively.
• A general knowledge of government legislation in labour, health and safety, employment and human rights.
• An ability to work within budget guidelines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.