DEPARTMENT:            FOOD SERVICES

LOCATION:                  OWEN SOUND

UNION:                        OPSEU – CLERICAL

STATUS:                       PART-TIME

WAGE RATE:               $26.005 - $28.922      

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 Brightshores Hospital sites.

• 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
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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 Brightshores 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)

Welcome to Brightshores Health System (formerly Grey Bruce Health Services). We operate six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time.  We have 1,900 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 150 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce. Our Regional Hospital in Owen Sound is the largest of our sites, and offers a full range of specialty services, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT diagnostic services. Across the six hospitals, we have more than 100,000 patient visits per year.  Our rural hospitals in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton offer a wide range of primary and ambulatory care services and all have 24/7 Emergency departments, lab and x-ray.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources department.  Please quote applicable competition number on your application.

CONTACT INFORMATION

E | careers@brightshores.ca

T | 519-376-2121 ext. 2195

F | 519-372-3949

Website:  www.brightshores.ca

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.