Dietary Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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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Dietary Aide

  • National Health Care Associates
  • North Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

- Dietary Aide Part-Time What You'll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean...

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Dietary Aide

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Danbury, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 5 days ago

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding,...

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Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Essex, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Essex, CT
  • 6 days ago

Returns soiled trays and service ware to dishwashing area via closed food cart. Removes and replaces soiled linens after each meal and delivers to laundry in proper bag supplied by laundry....

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Dietary Aide

  • Apple Rehab
  • West Haven, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • West Haven, CT
  • 13 days ago

Apple Rehab West Haven is a 90 bed facility at 308 Savin Ave. in West Haven. Apple Rehab West Haven has a large community following where we have many returning residents who appreciate the care...

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Dietary Aide/Host - Per Diem

  • Yale New Haven Health
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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Dietary Aide - Hospital services (Temp)

  • Natchaug Hospital
  • CT
  • 20 days ago
  • CT
  • 20 days ago

Location Detail: Natchaug-Dietary (10190) Shift Detail: coverage for both 1st and second shift; 6:00am, 6:30am or 10:00am - 8 hour shifts. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than...

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Dietary Aide - Hospital services (Temp)

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Mansfield Center, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT
  • 23 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

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Dietetic Technician (Per Diem)

  • Childrens Hospital of Orange County
  • Orange, CT
  • 26 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 26 days ago

Training Required: Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) within 6 months of hire....

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Dietary Aide

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Milford, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 28 days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

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Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • Apple Rehab
  • East Haven, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • East Haven, CT
  • 29 days ago

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Laurel Woods! (New Starting Rates!) Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Purposefully...

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Dietary Aide

  • Covenant Retirement Communities & CovenantCare at Home
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

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Diet Tech

  • Discovery Behavioral Health
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

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Dietary Assistant

  • iCare Health Network
  • East Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Must be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language clearly and understandably....

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Dietary Aide

  • iCare Health Network
  • East Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Windsor, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Must be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language clearly and understandably....

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Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Southbury, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 30+ days ago

TERM REHAB) (SKILLED NURSING) Now Hiring - Dietary Aide - Southbury River Glen Health Care Center The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the Nutrition...

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 in Connecticut
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%