Dietary Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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

  • Copperhill, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Copperhill, TN
  • 4 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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...

Dietary Aide - TN - On Site

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 7 days ago

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Must be able...

Dietary Aide

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 6 hours ago

Purpose of this position The purpose of this position is to complete duties assigned to provide accurate, timely food service to meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local...

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (On Call)

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 7 hours ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 8 hours ago

NEW Amazing Pay Rate with weekly payroll!!! NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY Dietary Aide We are looking for a reliable dietary aide to join our organization. The dietary aide will be responsible for the...

Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (On Call)

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 1 day ago

and Qualifications Dietary Aide The Dietary Aide will be a competent Support Services employee whois responsible forthe cleanliness, organization, and distribution of food and supplies in the Food & Nutrition...

Dietary Aide

  • Wartburg, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Wartburg, TN
  • 2 days ago

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 the U.S. We are...

Dietary Aide

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and...

Dietary Aide

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide is to assist with various dietary functions as directed, assigned, or instructed. Responsibilities include setting up beverages, meals, utensils in preparation for...

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Louisville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide/Cook - Healthcare Full-Time Village Behavioral Health is a 108-bed treatment center in Louisville, TN, near Knoxville. The facility is a fully licensed psychiatric residential...

Dietary Aide - NO LATE NIGHTS!

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide - NO LATE NIGHTS! Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Servers...

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago

Overview Join our team as a Part-Time Dietery Aide! Shift: Monday & Thursday 6am-230pm and one evening shift, 11am-730pm. Please note that this person will be in a "float" role and may be asked to...

Dietary Aide

  • Hixson, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Hixson, TN
  • 3 days ago

This position is part of the Morning Pointe Operations Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of "partnering with families...

Nutrition Server/Dietary Aide (PT) - Somerfield Health Center

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a hospitality-minded Dietary Aides/Food & Nutrition Servers to assist in preparing and serving our health center residents....

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%