Dietician – Bloemfontein x1
Job Overview: Dietician – Bloemfontein
- Company: Empact Group
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Industry: Food & Beverages, Hospitality & Catering, Medical/Healthcare
Employment Type: Permanent
The Dietician will manage dietetic food services within a hospital kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, dietary norms, and therapeutic diets. The role involves advising the catering team on nutritional principles, menu planning, diet modifications, and food quality, while consulting with clinical dieticians and the medical team to meet patient nutritional needs.
Empact Group prioritises employment equity and encourages applications from designated groups.
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the delivery of high-quality dietetic food services in a hospital environment, maintaining hygiene standards, overseeing menu planning, and providing expert advice on nutritional and therapeutic diets.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis, and therapeutic diets.
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Uphold and enforce hygiene standards at all times.
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Advise the catering team on nutritional principles, menu planning, and dietary modifications.
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Provide guidance on food selection, preparation, and quality.
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Consult with clinical dieticians and medical staff to determine patient dietary needs and restrictions.
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Ensure dietary norms and hospital nutrition standards are consistently met.
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Conduct on-the-job training with catering staff as required.
Minimum Requirements
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Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
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Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
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Previous experience in hospital dietetics (advantageous)
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Experience in hygiene control, menu analysis, and therapeutic diets
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Computer literate (MS Office)
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
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Knowledge of catering practices in a hospital setting
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work professionally and reliably
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Creative flair and strong customer service skills
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Multi-lingual (advantageous)
Company Benefits
(Benefits may vary depending on department/position)
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Pension Fund Contribution
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Company Laptop
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Canteen
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Paid Annual Leave
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Incentives
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Uniforms