Infant Nutrition Diet Technician

Dietetics Technician/Formula Room/UKHC

Job Title - Dietetics Technician/Formula Room/UKHC

Working Title - Infant Nutrition Diet Technician

Department Name - Nutritions Services

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 06

Salary Range - $17.35-24.82/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - AA

Required Related Experience - No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position include regularly lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50lbs, regularly standing/walking with objects up to 10lbs, and repetitive motions.

Shift - Must work five, 8-hour variable shifts per week (8:00 am 4:30 pm, 8:30 am 5:00 pm, 9:00 am 5:30 pm, or 12:00 pm 8:30 pm). Weekend and holiday rotation required (at least one winter and one summer holiday).

Job Summary - Responsible for the preparation, storage and delivery of infant feedings as well as inventory, ordering, cleaning and sanitation. Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources. Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Assists the Registered Dietitian with nutrition care of patients.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - The ideal candidate will be a Dietetic Technician, Registered and/or have completed a degree in Dietetics. This individual will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast-paced, high-intensity, professional work environment; enjoy working independently as well as closely with co-workers in a supportive team environment; and possess proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Office), excellent customer service and active listening skills, a high regard for attention to detail, and dependability.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Current Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential; background in nutrition, pharmacy, and/or laboratory; and a degree in nutrition (or medically-related field) preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 10/14/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.