Dietetic Assistant

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 40 hours/week; your schedule will vary based on departmental need, including holidays and weekends. Shifts include 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, 10:30a-7:00pm, or 11am-7:30pm Posted Date 08/10/2026 Salary Range $27.97 - 36.94 Hourly Employment Type Duration Indefinite Job # 32308 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the NICU/Pediatric Dietitian/Supervisor and/or Chief Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the preparation of breast milk and specialized formula per feeding orders, including recipe calculation, fortification, labeling, and delivery. You will also support patient nutrition services by obtaining and processing meal orders via telephone and ensuring diet compliance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory, logging preparations, ensuring equipment cleanliness, and collaborating with clinical and foodservice teams to support patient care and satisfaction. Job Qualifications Knowledge of basic math for weights and measures Knowledge of use of gram scale Ability to read and write English and to demonstrate strong verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely. Detail oriented. Ability to follow instructions and formula recipes accurately. Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs. Ability to use thermometer, calculator,liquid measuring equipment such as graduated cylinders, baby bottles, and syringes. As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health