Dietary Technician Jobs in Maryland

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
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 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
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 18 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 -...

In Person

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

  • LifeBridge Health, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 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...

In Person

Dietary Assistant (FT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 days ago

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise....

In Person Full Time

Nutrition Services Diet Tech

  • MedStar Health
  • Leonardtown, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Leonardtown, MD
  • 7 days ago

Consults with patients regarding diets and distributes appropriate nutritional information....

In Person

Dietetic Technician (PRN)

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person

Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Elkton, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Elkton, MD
  • 12 days ago

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

In Person

Dietary Aide

  • Presbyterian Senior Living
  • Glen Arm, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Glen Arm, 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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Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Gardant
  • Berlin, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Berlin, MD
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

In Person Part Time

Nutrition Technician, Full-Time, Day

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Largo, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Largo, MD
  • 19 days ago

preparation experience preferably in a large scale institutional dietary setting....

In Person Full Time

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

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, 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
  • 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
  • 21 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 21 days ago

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

In Person

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Maryland

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Highest Education Level

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