Dietary Technician Jobs in Michigan

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 $15.85 per hour to start!

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 hours ago

Join our AWARD WINNING team at Valley View Care Center National Quality SILVER Award Winners! Our Dietary Aides strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top...

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Food Service Floater (Dietary Aide)

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Escanaba, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Escanaba, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits,...

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Dietary Aide(Full and Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Culinary Services Group Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position. Location:CHARLEVOIX, MI Pay Range: $16.50 per hour Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50,...

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Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Manpower
  • Chesterfield, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Our client, in Chesterfield, MI is seeking Dietary Aides/Cook to join their team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be part of the Culinary Team. The ideal candidate will have (1) year of food service...

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Dietary Aide(Full and Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position. Location :CHARLEVOIX, MI Pay Range : $16.50 per hour Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service...

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Dietary Aide

  • Ciena Healthcare Management
  • Hudsonville, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudsonville, MI
  • 1 day ago

Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Riverview, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverview, MI
  • 2 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 - PT (Heartwood Lodge)

  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Spring Lake, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring Lake, MI
  • 3 days ago

This role is integral to promoting the health and well-being of our residents through proper nutrition....

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Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • RestHaven
  • Holland, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 5 days ago

Responsible for accurately following menus, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the dining rooms, kitchen, and dishwashing areas....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Portage, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 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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Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide-PRN

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 5 days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Mount Clemens, MI Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Compensation:$18.00 per hour This Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed...

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Dietary Aide

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Pinckney, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Pinckney, MI
  • 6 days ago

Join our EPIC Culinary Team at Wellbridge of Pinckney! Our Dietary Aides strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority. Our patients look forward to...

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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Holland, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 6 days 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 - $17.80 per hour

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Novi, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 7 days ago

Join our EPIC Culinary Team at WellBridge of Novi! Our Dietary Aides strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority. Our patients look forward to their...

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Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

diets, combinations of diet modifications and knowledge of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Dietetics software and required functions....

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Highest Education Level

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