Dietary Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Diet Tech

  • Lowell, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 20 days ago

Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Mashpee, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA
  • 5 days ago

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 about...

Dietary Aide

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago

Food safety certification required within the firstyear Preparation and serving of assigned meals following approved menuby the Nutrition Committee Opening/closing duties as assigned Otherduties as...

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Pembroke, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide / Server Opportunity - Pembroke Hospital is hiring a Full Time Dietary Aide to join our team! Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed private behavioral health facility...

Food Service Aide II R36403

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 4 days ago

Req#: R36403 Category(s): Trades/Engineering/Facilities, Food and Nutrition Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem Shift: First Summary: Cross trained to do all FSA/ Cafe/ Functions and Room Service Production...

Diet Aide

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 4 days ago

Requisition Number: R-20201 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Patients Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Evening...

Dietary & Food Service Aide I - PD

  • Lowell, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 4 days ago

May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powdered nutritionals for high-risk adult patients....

Dietary Aide/Dishwasher

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 5 days ago

Part time/Per diem/ On Call Hours Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Assist in daily or scheduled...

Diet Technician

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago

YES Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred Experience Patient care experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good...

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Diet Aide II

  • Indian Orchard, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Indian Orchard, MA
  • 8 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working...

Dietary & Food Service Aide II

  • Melrose, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose, MA
  • 9 days ago

May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powdered nutritionals for high-risk adult patients....

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 9 days ago

education, monitoringmeal, snack and/or medical food intake to contribute to evaluating ofthe patient\'s progress and revision of intervention/plan of care, ifindicated; monitoring the quality and...

Dietary Aide Part-Time

  • Dartmouth, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Dartmouth, MA
  • 12 days ago

Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day! Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier...

BWH Diet Aide PT

  • Brookline, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Brookline, MA
  • 12 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Bournewood Hospital - Brookline, MA Position Type : On Call / Pool Education Level : High School Diploma Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any Job Category : Health...

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
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 Massachusetts
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%