Diet Technician / Supervisor

Job summary

The Diet Technician/Supervisor processes and interprets diet orders using computerized systems to ensure nutrition and diet standards are met. The role also involves performing administrative and supervisory duties within a client and family-centered care model.

Job details

Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) values, “We Care for Everyone, We are Always Learning, and We strive for Better Results”, the position promotes a safe and respectful working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Food Service Manager or designate, the Diet Technician/Supervisor utilizes a variety of current computerized applications, including diet order management programs, a computerized client care information system as well as current word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications, to receive, process and interpret diet orders, and is responsible for meeting time sensitive diet administration duties, ensuring nutrition and diet standards are met. Performs various related administrative duties and may perform supervisory duties as required for the site. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Eligibility for certification with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) plus one year’s recent, related experience. Food Safe Certificate 1.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.• Ability to deal with others effectively.• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.• Ability to operate related equipment.• Ability to organize work.• Ability to supervise.• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

What you’ll do

The Diet Technician/Supervisor processes and interprets diet orders using computerized systems to ensure nutrition and diet standards are met. The role also involves performing administrative and supervisory duties within a client and family-centered care model.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for certification with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and possess a Food Safe Certificate 1. One year of recent, related experience is required along with the ability to provide culturally safe care.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Diet Order Management
• Supervision
• Computerized Client Care Information Systems
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Software
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Indigenous Cultural Safety
• Culturally Safe Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

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