Dietician - Western Cape Healthcare

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure menus comply with nutritional requirements.
• Provide nutritional education to patients, residents, staff, and stakeholders.
• Review and approve menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Support healthcare facilities in achieving nutritional and food service excellence.
• Assist with healthcare audits, quality assurance initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Review food service operations to ensure adherence to best-practice standards.
• Train, coach, and develop Front of House teams on patient interaction, meal service standards, special dietary requirements, presentation, portion control, allergen awareness, and customer service excellence.
• Partner with Catering Managers and operational teams to enhance the patient dining experience and overall client satisfaction.

Skills and CompetenciesNutritional Management Expertise Nutritional Assessment and Planning Training and Facilitation Skills Menu Analysis and Development Patient-Centred Care Healthcare Compliance Attention to Detail Communication and Relationship Management Problem Solving Time Management Professionalism and Integrity QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Dietetics or equivalent qualification Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a Dietician Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital, retirement, clinical, or healthcare food service environment Experience training and developing Front of House and food service teams Sound knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and nutritional assessments Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, quality standards, and food service operations Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Strong administrative and report-writing abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport advantageous