Dietary Technician

Dietary Technician

Requisition ID


2026-36744

# of Openings


1

Area of Interest


Dining

Company


Elderwood

Location

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid

Position Type


Regular Part-Time

Salary


$18.50 / hr - $23.07 / hr

Reporting Category


Non-Clinical

Salary

$18.50 / hr - $23.07 / hr

Overview

Dietary Technician Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid | Part TimeNEW Gas Allowance Benefit for Full & Part-Time Employees!

Associates or Bachelors degree with a major in Nutrition Required.

Make Nutrition Matter. Build a Career That Makes a Difference.

If you're passionate about nutrition and enjoy helping others live healthier, happier lives, we'd love to meet you!

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is looking for a compassionate Dietary Technician to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you'll work closely with residents and the healthcare team to support nutritional health and enhance quality of life through individualized dietary care.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, we recognize your expertise with experience credit and competitive pay.

Why Join Elderwood?

NEW Gas Allowance Benefit for commuting Full & Part-Time employees
Newly renovated facility with a welcoming team environment
Full benefits package for eligible employees
Tuition Assistance Program to help you continue your education
Shift differential opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus Program

What You'll Do

Support residents' nutritional health through assessments and documentation.
• Record and maintain nutrition-related information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote resident dignity while delivering compassionate, person-centered care.
• Help ensure dietary services meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major in Nutrition required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Compassion for older adults and a commitment to exceptional resident care
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

More Than a Job-A Career

At Elderwood, you'll become part of a team that values Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual. Every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while growing your own career.

Apply today and discover why so many healthcare professionals choose to grow with Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

Responsibilities

Dietary Technician Responsibilities:

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
• Display a demeanor which is always respectful of residents' rights and wishes.
• Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment of others.
• Display a sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks based on ElderWood Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.

Base wages increase with experience!

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree with a major in nutrition required.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; status of health suitable for food service required.
• Computer skills and ability to work in various software programs preferred.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.