Dietary Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Browns Summit, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Browns Summit, NC
  • 21 hours ago

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

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Dietary Aide(Part-Time)

  • Compass Group
  • New Bern, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position. Location : New Bern, NC Pay Range : $12.00 per hour Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service...

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide - Parkview Health And Rehabilitation Center

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Cary, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 18 hours ago

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

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide - Oak Forest Health & Rehab Center

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an...

In Person

Dietary Aide for King Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • King, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • King, NC
  • 1 day 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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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • Saber Health Group
  • Marshville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Marshville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: The primary purpose of your job is to assist in food preparation and service while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas as directed by the Food Service...

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Dietary Aide

  • Ciena Healthcare
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 2 days ago

As a dietary aide, you will assist in food preparation and presentation to our guests - a great part of their day!...

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Dietary Aide AL

  • PruittHealth
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 4 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

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Dietary Aide - Royal Park

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Matthews, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 5 days ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an...

In Person

Dietary Aide for North Raleigh Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days 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...

In Person

Dietary Aide HCC

  • PruittHealth
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockingham, NC
  • 5 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

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Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago

The Health Technician (Dietetics) reports to the Nutrition & Food Service department at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System in Asheville, NC....

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Dietary Aide - Southport Health And Rehabilitation Center

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Southport, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Southport, NC
  • 7 days ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are currently seeking an...

In Person

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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