Diet Technician provides assistance in all food service functions to ensure compliance with patients' prescribed nutrition plans. Screens and identifies patients with nutritional risk using scoring guidelines, and initiates referrals for dietetic assessment. Being a Diet Technician institutes basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans. Accurately edits patients' menu selections according to nutrition standards to ensure patients receive food that is compliant with diet orders. Additionally, Diet Technician monitors intake and acceptance of required meals and supplements. Tracks patients' food intake and calorie count results. Requires an associate degree. Typically requires Dietetic Technician - Registered (DTR). Typically reports to a dietitian. The Diet Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Diet Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Diet Technician
Reports to: Director of Food Services
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelors Degree
· In-depth knowledge of health and sanitation practices
· Proficient with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, etc)
· Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
· Positive attitude and commitment to excellence
Preferred:
· Experience in high volume meal service
· Experience working with Eating Disorders
· Experience in residential or healthcare facilities
· Interest/experience teaching others about nutrition/cooking
Responsibilities for Diet Technician:
· Meal Preparation
o Prepare and plate breakfast and lunch according to individualized patient menus for up to 13 patients
· Kitchen Cleanliness
o Ensure that kitchen is a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for clients
o Assist with cleaning and disinfecting dishware, countertops, tables and countertops
· Inventory:
o Maintain accurate inventory of food and kitchen items
o Check delivery orders for quality and completeness
o Assist with online ordering from multiple vendors (Peapod, Costco, Sysco)
o Store, restock, and carefully label food and ingredients in kitchen and pantries Check for and dispose of expired items
o Assist with tracking and reducing waste
· Menu and Meal Planning:
o Ensures patient menus comply with each patient’s meal plan
o Able to identify and note allergens
o Ensures all menu related documentation is up to date
o Understanding of meal plan and exchange information to individualize patient care.
· Client Interaction
o Assist Cook and Director of Food Services in planning and implementing twice weekly therapeutic cooking and baking projects with clients
o Assist with reassuring and educating clients who are anxious about food preparation
o Plan meal and snack passes with patients to appropriate their needs
o Orients patients to nutrition rules and expectations in Residential Program
o Assist with conducting and planning Nutrition groups
**Extensive training and ongoing supervision will be provided about eating disorders, food groups, portioning, but prior knowledge on these subject areas is a plus.**
**Our program philosophy promotes the idea of "health at any size." We do NOT support the notions that there are inherently "good" and "bad" foods, that organic/unprocessed foods are always superior, or that individuals must abstain from certain food categories (carbs, fats, dessert, etc) in order to be healthy. Candidates should possess similar outlook.**