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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Dietary Aide

  • Erickson Senior Living
  • Hingham, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hingham, MA
  • 7 hours ago

restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional...

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Dietary Aide for Willow Brook Rehab and Healthcare Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 hours 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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Research Diet Technician

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Identifies and reports pertinent information from participant contacts to the Registered Dietitian regarding food acceptance, preferences, and menu selections....

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Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Beverly, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 19 hours ago

but not limited to, experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the Nutrition...

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Agawam, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Agawam, MA
  • 1 day 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

  • Tufts Medical Center - Medicine
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Alerts the Clinical Dietitian to any actual or potential nutritional problems of patients. 3.Assists patients with menu selection and writes and corrects regular and as assigned modified diets for patients...

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Diet Aide/Cafe Services Associate

  • South Shore Health
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: R-22884 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Dining Room Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day...

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Dietary Aide Dietary Cook

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Lynn, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynn, MA
  • 3 days ago

Live the Mission Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across...

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Dietary Aide

  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 4 days ago

32hour/week position, some weekend availability required. 10am-6pm and 6am-2pm shifts. Assist in preparation and food set up for both patients and/or employees. 32-40 hour/week position, some...

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Lynn, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynn, MA
  • 5 days ago

Live the Mission Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across...

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Dietary Aide - Per Diem

  • Life Care Center of Wilbraham
  • Wilbraham, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide Life Care Center of Wilbraham Wilbraham, MA Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Various Live the Mission Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers...

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Dietary Aide - PT

  • Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
  • Lenox, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 12 days ago

. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly...

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Diet Aide - Per Diem

  • Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
  • Lenox, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 12 days ago

. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly...

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Diet Aide Cafeteria

  • Lowell General Hospital
  • Lowell, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 12 days ago

Alerts the Clinical Dietitian to any actual or potential nutritional... For full info follow application link....

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Dietary Aide, Per Diem

  • Spaulding Hospital - Boston & Cambridge
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 12 days ago

Summary Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. Does this position require Patient...

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

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