Dietician X1
Job Overview
Position Title: Dietician
Company: Empact Group
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Job Type: Contract
Division: Empact Group Food Solutions
Industry: Food and Beverages / Healthcare Catering
Functional Area: Operations
Minimum Experience Required: Associate level (minimum 2 years)
Posted Date: 29 July 2025
Job Description
Job Purpose:
To manage dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen, ensuring nutritional standards, hygiene compliance, and Health & Safety audits are consistently maintained in collaboration with the kitchen management team.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage hospital food services with a focus on dietetics
Monitor and enforce hygiene standards and safety protocols
Conduct menu analysis and assess therapeutic diets
Provide nutritional guidance to the catering team
Collaborate with clinical dietitians and medical staff to meet patient dietary needs
Advise on diet modifications, meal planning, food preparation, and food quality
Ensure dietary compliance with hospital and national standards
Support on-the-job training for catering staff regarding nutrition and dietary practices
Desirable Education and Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Dietetics (required)
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a dietetics role
Hospital experience in a similar role (advantageous)
Experience in:
Hygiene control
Menu analysis
Therapeutic diets
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of hospital catering practices
Strong communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to conduct training and promote staff development
Multilingual abilities (advantageous)
Professional, reliable, and creative
High standard of customer service
Employment Equity:
Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity and will give preference to suitably qualified candidates in line with legislative requirements.