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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Advanced Clinical Nutrition Technician

  • Tuttle, ND
  • 5 days ago
  • Tuttle, ND
  • 5 days ago

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

PT Dietary Aide

  • Pray, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Pray, MT
  • 5 days ago

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 positively impacting...

Dietary Aide

  • Flushing, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Flushing, MI
  • 17 hours 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...

Full-Time Dietary Aide

  • Prentiss, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Prentiss, MS
  • 7 days ago

Full-Time Dietary Aide Job Reference Number: 29928 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Mississippi (US-MS) Why work for Cura Hospitality? No...

Dietary Aide

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago

Dietary Aide Job Reference Number: 29383 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Pennsylvania (US-PA) What Sets Us Apart Come and join our amazing...

Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • Richlandtown, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richlandtown, PA
  • 7 days ago

Part-Time Dietary Aide Job Reference Number: 30964 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Pennsylvania (US-PA) Why work for Cura Hospitality? 15...

Full-Time Evening Dietary Aide

  • Madison, IN
  • 19 days ago
  • Madison, IN
  • 19 days ago

Full-Time Evening Dietary Aide Job Reference Number: 31183 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Indiana (US-IN) Why work for Cura Hospitality? No...

Diet Aide/Healthcare Server - Per Diem

  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ 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,...

Dietetic Technician

  • Chesterland, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Chesterland, OH
  • 12 days ago

Passed a national examination held by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to get the certificate of a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR). 1 years' experience in food and nutrition sciences...

Dietary Aide

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Warren Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Queensbury, NY! 6 AM - 2 PM DUTIES: Portioning and serving of food items Delivering trays and carts to resident floors Cleaning of dining rooms Working on...

Dietary Aide

  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • 1 hour ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team! The Fast Track Apprenticeship Program - Culinary Track gives...

Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

  • Valdosta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Valdosta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily nutritional and...

FT Dietary Aide

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 2 hours ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 2 hours ago

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 positively impacting...

Dietary and Food Service Aide I - PD

  • Lowell, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 2 hours ago

May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powdered nutritionals for high-risk adult patients. 16....

Food & Nutrition Aide

  • Delhi, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Delhi, IA
  • 4 hours ago

+ Area of Interest: Support Services + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01 + Department: Res Care Facility- Penn Center + Shift: Hours 6am-230pm, 11am-730pm, 4pm-8pm + Job ID: 167615 Overview The Food...

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs Nationwide

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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
9.8%
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%