Dietitian

Food Service Dietitian (Level 1/2)

Permanent Part Time – 0.5 FTE

An exciting opportunity exists for a food service dietitian to join the Nutrition Department at the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH). This unique hospital provides care to public and private patients from an outstanding facility with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional allied health teams, midwives, nurses, doctors and staff. 

You will make an impact by helping to improve the food service at Northern Beaches Hospital and will also work collaboratively with the NBH Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

Knowledge required:

·        Nutrient requirements for individuals and groups and nutritional content of foods including diet specifications, food guides and associated policies, guidelines and standards

·        Food legislation, regulation and standards including food labelling, food safety and allergen regulations and HACCP1

·        Principles of foods and food preparation including recipe documentation and standardisation

·        Food service process including menu ordering via electronic systems, procurement, preparation, meal assembly, distribution and ware washing

·        Methods to collect and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data to identify, audit and monitor food service and/or nutrition issues

Selection Criteria:

1. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent that meets the requirements for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia
2. Previous experience in food service dietetics including coding, menu development and evaluation is desirable
3. Demonstrated ability to complete quality improvement projects and/or demonstrated project management skills
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and also as part of a team
5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to advocate to all key stakeholders in food service provision
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities within scope of practice.

Applications Close: 07/03/2025

Please ensure your application is complete including CV, cover letter and statements addressing the selection criteria.

For more information, please contact the Manager of Nutrition and Dietetics – Hayley Ashe on 9105 5069.

All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button to lodge an application (applications should include cover letter outlining statements against the selection criteria, CV and 2 current work-related referees). 

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.  Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.