Dietetic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Dietetic Technician

Position Summary

The Dietetic Technician helps ensure residents receive the correct meals and nutrition according to their dietary needs. This position works closely with dietitians, kitchen staff, and other team members to check food quality, update diet information, assist with meal service, and support residents with their nutritional needs.

This role also helps maintain accurate records, monitor meal satisfaction, and ensure food is prepared and served safely.

Job Responsibilities

• Check food quality, portion sizes, and meal temperatures to ensure meals meet established standards.
• Ask residents about their meals and collect feedback on food quality and satisfaction.
• Monitor leftover food to help determine whether residents are eating enough.
• Prepare daily meal production sheets based on the number of residents and their dietary needs.
• Update menus and diet lists when changes are ordered by a physician.
• Maintain accurate records, including meal counts, special diets, and other dietary information.
• Ensure nutritional supplements and special meals are prepared as ordered.
• Communicate dietary needs and changes to kitchen staff, dietitians, and other team members.
• Report food quality issues, incorrect meals, or other concerns to the food service manager.
• Help serve meals and distribute trays in the dining area.
• Assist with special diets and make sure residents receive the appropriate meals.
• Coordinate dietary changes and meal arrangements when residents move between areas.
• Help train dietary staff and other personnel on proper food handling and meal service.
• Assist with nutrition education, including basic healthy eating habits and appropriate dietary practices.
• Help prepare training materials and assist with staff education sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nutrition, food service, and dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with residents and staff.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare simple reports.
• Basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, and meal counts.
• Ability to identify problems, gather information, and report concerns.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate dietary changes accurately.
• Ability to assist with staff training and nutrition education.
• Ability to use basic office equipment and training materials.

Education Requirements

Applicants must meet the applicable education requirements for a Dietetic Technician, including one of the following qualifying pathways:

• Graduation from an approved associate degree program in dietetics.
• Completion of an approved dietetics education program and a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher from an appropriately accredited institution.

Education and eligibility requirements must comply with applicable state regulations.

Work Schedule

• Part-time position, generally averaging approximately 24 hours per week.
• Scheduled hours may range from 8 to 30 hours per week, depending on operational needs.
• Work is generally performed during first shift.
• The schedule may be flexible based on department needs and mutual availability.
• Work may be required up to two days per week, depending on scheduling needs.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Work takes place on a large campus and requires walking between locations.
• The position involves regular interaction with residents who may occasionally display unpredictable behaviors.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a resident-focused environment and following applicable safety procedures.

Overall Goal

The Dietetic Technician supports the delivery of safe, appropriate, and satisfying meals by helping maintain accurate dietary information, monitoring food quality, assisting with meal service, and communicating residents’ nutritional needs to the appropriate team members.