Dietary Technician Jobs in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

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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Dietitian Technician, Rockland Psychiatric Center, P27183

  • State of New York
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • moments ago

Minimum Qualifications Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Dietetic Technician, Registered or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered....

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Direct Hire Dietary Aide/Cook Roles Visa Sponsorship Available

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

The ideal candidate will assist in meal preparation, food service, and kitchen operations while helping provide residents with nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment....

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Dietary Aide

  • ArchCare
  • Staten Island, NY (15 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (15 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Food Service Director/Supervisor, the Dietary aide works in conjunction with the cooks in preparing resident meal trays and special dietary...

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Dietary Aide-Food & Nutrition-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Handles dishwashing and sanitation Responsibilities 1. Portions out and plates food truck and serves 2. Heats patient food, transport food truck and serves meals to patients 3....

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Dietary Aide-Food & Nutrition-Part Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

  • Mount Sinai Health Systems
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Handles dishwashing and sanitation Responsibilities Portions out and plates food truck and serves Heats patient food, transport food truck and serves meals to patients Prepares sandwiches for cafeteria...

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Dietary Aide 3pm-7pm

  • The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing at South Point
  • Island Park, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Island Park, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

In this important role, you will support the dietary department by ensuring the smooth operation of food service, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in meal preparation for our residents....

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Dietary Aide

  • Boro Park Center
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Boro Park Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Brooklyn, NY. DUTIES: Portioning and serving of food items Delivering trays and carts to resident floors Cleaning of dining rooms Working on the tray...

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Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • MJHS Health System
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Req #: 3854 Job ID: 15281 Job Location: Brooklyn, NY Zip Code: 11235 Category: Food & Nutrition Services Agency: Menorah Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Status: Regular Part-Time Office: Office-based...

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Dietary Aide - Per Diem - Evening

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Old Bridge, NJ (14 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (14 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. Excellent customer service skills....

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Dietary Aide/Cook + Visa Sponsorship Build a Long-Term Future in US

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Full Green Card Sponsorship is included as part of this position with relocation bonus. Only candidates currently in the US with temporary status (asylum pending, asylum, DACA, and other...

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Cooks and Dietary Aides Nursing Home Experience

  • Confidence Management Systems
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Department Food & Nutrition Employment Type Full Time Location E Greenbush - NY Workplace type Onsite Compensation $16.00 - $18.00 / hour Cooks and Dietary Aides Key Duties As the Cook!...

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Dietary Aide/Cook - Visa Sponsorship Included - Multiple F/T Positions

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The ideal candidate will assist in meal preparation, food service, and kitchen operations while helping provide residents with nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (7 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 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

  • CareOne
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Hiring - Dietary Aide - Middletown, NJ Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour CareOne at Middletown The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed by the Nutrition...

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Dietary Aide

  • AristaCare At Cedar Oaks
  • South Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Atlantic Highlands, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Requirement Must have a high School diploma or equivalent Dietary experience in a health care environment along with knowledge of basic health and nutrition preferred....

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Atlantic Highlands, NJ 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 Atlantic Highlands, NJ
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%