Dietary Technician Jobs

A Dietary Technician plays a crucial role in the nutrition industry by working in tandem with dietitians to plan, implement, and oversee nutritional programs and diets for individuals in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. They evaluate the dietary needs of patients, monitor their food and fluid intake, counsel on nutritional health and dietary habits, and ensure the safety and sanitary preparation of meals. They also manage food service operations and play a pivotal role in educating patients and their families about appropriate diets for their health conditions.

Dietary Technicians should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. They should have an in-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics, and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical diet plans. They should also have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and families. In terms of qualifications, a Dietary Technician is required to have an associate's degree in dietetic technology, nutrition, or a related field, and many employers prefer candidates who are certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Prior to becoming a Dietary Technician, a person may work as a Dietetic Clerk, Nutrition Assistant, or a Food Service Worker.

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Personal Care Specialist - Dietary Aide

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation, service, monitoring, and cleanup. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for participants throughout the day....

Diet Technician - Registered

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Dietitian to provide residents with personalized nutrition plans and help support their overall health in long-term care facilities....

Dietary Aide

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 2 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are passionate about...

Diet Tech

  • Lowell, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 20 days ago

Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....

Advanced Clinical Nutrition Technician

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Candidates currently enrolled in an ACEND program to obtain a Masters degree to become a Registered Dietitian are preferred....

Dietary Aide- Full Time Days M-F

  • Exeter, NH
  • 23 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 23 days ago

RiverWoods Exeter is currently looking for a Full Time Healthcare Food Server/ Diet Aide to come and join our team! This is a full time 40 hour a week role with hours flexible scheduling options...

Diet Aide/Healthcare Server - Per Diem

  • Exeter, NH
  • 27 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 27 days ago

RiverWoods is currently looking for a Per Diem Healthcare Server/ Diet Aid to come and join our team! As a server, you will provide a high level of customer service to our residents in a friendly,...

FT Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 hours ago

About Us Mountain Manor Treatment Centers provides a comprehensive continuum of treatment for persons of all ages with problems involving substance use. We feature specialty services for...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Food Service Technician

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago

This position encompasses all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) for Moses Cone and Wesley Long as we have multiple openings*** The Food Service Technician performs routine duties in the cafeteria such as...

Dietary Aide - St. Charles Parish Hospital - PRN

  • Luling, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Luling, LA
  • 10 hours ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award...

Dietary Aide, Highland Oaks - 13339

  • Clarion, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Clarion, PA
  • 15 hours ago

Dietary Aide, Highland Oaks - 13339 false US:PA:Clarion | Support Services | Full Time Regular Posted 5 days ago Description . Summary: AS A DIETARY AIDE, you will perform a variety of tasks in...

Dietary Aide

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 15 hours ago

TITLE Dietary Aide EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,...

Dietary Aide

  • Godfrey, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Godfrey, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of GODFREY is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our...

Cc Cook / Dietary Aide

  • Winnemucca, NV
  • 15 hours ago
  • Winnemucca, NV
  • 15 hours ago

T Prepares, seasons and cooks' food according to recipes and adjusts nutritional equivalent substitutes as the needs arise....

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Technicians
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%