ASSISTANT DIETITIAN

Westmoreland Health Services is currently seeking to employ an Assistant Dietitian for Savanna la Mar Hospital.

Assistant Dietitian

(HTAC/NDT 1)

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

Salary: $2,410,261.00 - $2,865,042.00 per annum

Under the supervision of the Institutional Dietitian, the successful candidate will be:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with performing initial nutrition screening and conducting nutrient and calorie count summaries to determine the appropriate and adequate nutrition intake
• Assisting with collaborating with the food service team to create menus for patients that are nutritionally balanced, appealing, and meet the dietary guidelines
• Assisting with the planning, preparation and implementation of general and specialized diets by gathering dietary information and assisting in menu preparation and adjustments
• Assisting with the coordination and monitoring of food production and meal distribution for compliance with dietary guidelines, meal portioning and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
• Assisting in the management of food allergies and sensitivities, ensuring proper labeling and prevention of cross-contamination
• Observing and supporting quality control measures in food service operations
• Assisting with conducting basic patient nutrition education sessions as directed by clinical dietitians
• Participating in hospital-wide nutrition education initiatives
• Engaging in training programs to build competency in clinical and food service nutrition
• Assisting with maintaining food inventory, cost control records and the collection of statistical data
• Assisting in the training and supervision of kitchen staff on proper food handling and nutritional guidelines

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Leadership

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed 15 weeks externship program

Application letter should be addressed to:

Manager, Human Resource Management and Development

Westmoreland Public Health Services

Barracks Road

Savanna la Mar

Westmoreland

Deadline for submission is:

March 17, 2026

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED