Dietitian (Catering)
Elegancia Services Group · Doha, Qatar
About this role
Job Summary
The Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, planning and monitoring specialized diets, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and allergies, and coordinating with healthcare professionals and food service teams to deliver safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals. The role supports patient recovery and wellbeing through effective nutritional care and food service management.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care
Assess patients' nutritional requirements based on medical conditions, dietary restrictions, allergies, and physician recommendations.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Monitor therapeutic diets and ensure patients receive meals according to prescribed dietary requirements.
Provide nutritional advice and education to patients and healthcare teams.
Review and update diet orders as required.
Diet Coordination & Administration
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff regarding patient dietary needs.
Verify patient diet orders and meal preferences.
Prepare daily tray cards, diet sheets, and meal distribution records.
Maintain accurate diet census and nutrition-related documentation.
Address patient inquiries regarding meals, nutrition, and dietary restrictions.
Food Service Operations
Supervise meal preparation and food distribution to ensure adherence to diet prescriptions.
Monitor food quality, portion control, hygiene, and food safety standards.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, health regulations, and HACCP guidelines.
Coordinate with kitchen staff regarding special meals and menu modifications.
Conduct regular audits of food service operations and meal delivery processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field.
Registered/Licensed Dietitian (preferred as per local regulations).
Experience in hospital, healthcare, or institutional food service environments.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets, clinical nutrition, food safety, and healthcare food service operations.