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

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Pocahontas, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Pocahontas, TN
  • 2 days ago

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 about...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 12 hours ago

With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments...

In Person Full Time

Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Center
  • Centerville, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Centerville, TN
  • 19 hours 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...

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Dietary Aide

  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Louisville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, TN
  • 1 day ago

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to be responsible for preparing main menu items and various duties in the kitchen, including preparation of various portions of meals,...

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Dietary Aide

  • Covenant
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary: To serve, clean, prepare simple food, wash ware, and maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the Nutrition Services Department. Assist with receiving and storing supplies....

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Dishwasher / Dietary Aide

  • Regency Retirement Community of Morristown
  • Morristown, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 3 days ago

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis....

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Dietary Aide

  • (Stone River Post Acute) Murfreesboro SNF Healthcare, LLC
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago

Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift. Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles....

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Dietary Aide/Server-Bristol

  • American House Senior Living Communities
  • Bristol, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide Position Summary: Meal Plating, Kitchen Clean up. Additional Responsibilities May Include: Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents. Set up of the...

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 8 days ago

Dietary Aide Life Care Center of Collegedale Collegedale, TN Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days Evenings $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with...

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Dietary Aide

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Paris, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Paris, TN
  • 14 days ago

Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of Paris is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to...

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AES-Nutrition Technician-5.5 hours (26-27 school year)

  • Arlington Elementary School
  • Lakeland, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Lakeland, TN
  • 14 days ago

Tech 5.5 (26-27 school year) Reports to: School Nutrition Manager and Building Principal Goal: To assist the School Nutrition Manager in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving...

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Dietary Aide- Evenings

  • National HealthCare Corporation
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service....

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DES Nutrition Technician-5.5 hours

  • Donelson Elementary School
  • Arlington, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 16 days ago

to: School Nutrition Manager and Building Principal Goal: To assist the School Nutrition Manager in the efficient operation of the cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious and attractive meals...

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Dietary Aides/Server

  • Brentwood Operations LLC
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 18 days ago

9045 Church Street East, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Job Description The Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining room...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 18 days ago

With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments...

In Person Part Time

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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
35.9%
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 Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%