Dietary Technician Jobs in Georgia

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 HCC

  • PruittHealth
  • Athens, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 7 hours ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Center
  • Thomasville, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Thomasville, GA
  • 1 day ago

Your daily responsibilities will be providing assistance in food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions....

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Dietary Aide

  • Universal Health Services
  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited too: Demonstrate knowledge of proper food preparation including receiving, storing, handling, and following recipes....

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Dietary Aide

  • Brickyard Healthcare
  • Suwanee, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Suwanee, GA
  • 4 days ago

We rely on our Dining Services Aide to create a positive experience for customers including residents and employees in our dietary department. Responsible for providing excellent customer service,...

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Dietary Aide

  • Sutter Bay Hospitals
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • 5 days ago

Organization: SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital Position Overview: A task oriented person performing food preparation, serving, and storage functions. Cleaning and storage of food service equipment....

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Dietary Aide AL

  • PruittHealth
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 6 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

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Nutrition Technician - AMB - Part Time

  • Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Identifies patients at nutritional risk and refers them to clinical dietitian; assists in the provision of nutrition care to patients and families in conjunction with the clinical nutrition...

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Nutrition Technician (Food Prep) Early Childhood Ed

  • Easterseals
  • Monroe, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Monroe, GA
  • 12 days ago

move food items after delivery and during food preparation....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Glennville, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Glennville, GA
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

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Dietary Aide

  • Providence Healthcare of Thomaston
  • Thomaston, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Thomaston, GA
  • 16 days ago

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston is hiring a DIETARY AIDE to work both short term rehabilitation and long-term care. Flexible hours. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Dietary Manager,...

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Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Rosewood Retirement Community
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • 17 days ago
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • 17 days ago

Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks....

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Dietary Aide

  • Morning Pointe Senior Living
  • Rossville, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Rossville, GA
  • 19 days ago

Clean food preparation area, including utensils used and equipment; wash dishes, take out trash, mop floors....

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Cooks and Dietary Aides Nursing Home Experience A PLUS! APPLY TODAY!

  • Confidence Management Systems
  • Athens, GA
  • 20 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 20 days ago

Department Food & Nutrition Employment Type Full Time Location Athens - GA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $11.50 - $14.50 / hour Cooks and Dietary Aides Key Duties As the Cook!...

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Dietetic Technician

  • The Emily Program
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 20 days ago
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 20 days ago

and support on nutritional needs....

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Dietary Aide/Cook

  • UHS
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 21 days ago
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 21 days ago

Assisting with food preparation. Cleaning work area and washing dishes. Removing trash and sanitizing tables. What Does Peachford Require for this Role?...

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Georgia

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Georgia 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 Georgia
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%