Dietary Technician Jobs in Towson, 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 (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 12 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 (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 18 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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Dietary Aide-Non Union-SHB- PRN (AS NEEDED)

  • LifeBridge Health, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day 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 (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, 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

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

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, 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 (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Bel Air, MD (17 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (17 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 13 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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Dietary Aide

  • Presbyterian Senior Living
  • Glen Arm, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Glen Arm, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Dietary Aide Glen Meadows Retirement Community Glen Arm, MD FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.3 = 24 hours per pay, Part Time Flex Holidays: Every Other Holiday On Call: No Schedule: 3:30p-7:30p...

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

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 20 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
  • 20 days ago
  • Towson, 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...

In Person Full Time

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

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, 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 (21 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (21 miles from Towson, 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 (21 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (21 miles from Towson, 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 (17 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD (17 miles from Towson, 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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Dietary Aide/Porter

  • Future Care Health
  • Dundalk, MD (12 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dundalk, MD (12 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents....

In Person

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Towson, MD

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Highest Education Level

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