Dietary Technician Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Assistant (PT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Certifies that food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and food delivery stations, food storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators, are kept clean, well-organized, and properly arranged...

Hybrid Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Overview Franklin Woods is seeking a PT Dietary Aide to join their team! At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and...

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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Hyattsville, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life -...

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Dietary Aide-Non Union-SHB- PRN (AS NEEDED)

  • LifeBridge Health, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

Summary PRN POSITION (AS NEEDED) Summary: Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in the Food and Nutrition department regarding the patient tray line, nourishment area, kosher kitchen, sanitation...

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Dietary Assistant (FT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Certifies that food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and food delivery stations, food storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators, are kept clean, well-organized, and properly arranged...

Hybrid

Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Overview 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...

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

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments...

In Person Full Time

Dietetic Technician (PRN)

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

The Dietetic Technician is an integral part of the nutrition care team....

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Nutrition Technician, Full-Time, Day

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Job Requirements Shift - Day, Full-Time Work Schedule - Mon-Fri 11:00AM-7:30PM with rotating weekends / holidays Principal Duties: Functions as the primary point of contact for nutrition services on...

In Person Full Time

Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Perform moderate meal preparation and calculation of research diets and weighing out allergy doses....

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Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Position Title: Dietary Aide (Full-Time Positions Available) Pay: $15.75 - $17.75 / hour Schedule: Full-time - 5 days a week, including every other weekend Who we are: If you are looking for a...

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Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Perform moderate meal preparation and calculation of research diets and weighing out allergy doses....

In Person

Dietary Aide Specializing in Memory Care - The Terraces at Westminster

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions takes personal pride in serving our communities with our Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services, and the standards of excellence we maintain are reflective of...

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Dietary Aide

  • CommuniCare Family of Companies
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago

If you are looking for "just another job", you've come to the wrong place! If you are looking for a new career, a job that doesn't feel like work, and you want to be surrounded by inspiring,...

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Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Sykesville, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for fostering an environment of hospitality for residents under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager....

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

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