Diet Technician jobs in Massachusetts
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)
Recently Added Diet Technician jobs
DIET AIDE
- SSH South Shore Hospital, Inc.
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Weymouth, MA
PART_TIME
- If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-16512 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Kitchen Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 19 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need - activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Kitchen 1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils 2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area 3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service Dining Room & Patient Meals 1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station 2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service 3. Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department. a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy. Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc. b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Work Experience Up to four (4) weeks to become proficient Required additional Knowledge and Abilities Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment. Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions. Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment Manages stressful situations well weekdays- 4pm-8pm, 730am-4pm weekends- 630am-3pm, 4pm-730pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.
- 3 Days Ago
DIET AIDE
- CHARLENE MANOR
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Greenfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as r...
- 5 Days Ago
DIET AIDE
- Integritus Healthcare, Inc.
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Greenfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as ...
- 5 Days Ago
Diet Aide
- Culinary Services Group
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Assonet, MA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionAre you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Diet Aide and play a vital role in assisting with meal distribution to our patients. As a Diet Aide, you'l...
- 6 Days Ago
DIET AIDE
- South Shore Health
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Weymouth, MA
FULL_TIME
- If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition NumberR-15710FacilityLOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Departmen...
- 8 Days Ago
DIET AIDE
- Integritus Healthcare
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Bourne, MA
FULL_TIME
- Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes asrequired. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Serve food in accordance with established port...
- 8 Days Ago
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Diet Technician
- Compass Group
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Bronx, NY
- Salary: $22-$24/hourOther Forms of Compensation: Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excell...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diet Technician
- Encompass Health Corp.
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Albuquerque, NM
- DIET TECHNICIAN - PRN - HOSPITAL SETTING The Diet Technician, Registered conducts screenings and gathers information for...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diet Technician Assistant
- Christian Health Care Center
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Wyckoff, NJ
- JOB SUMMARY: About Christian Health: We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Foun...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietetic Technician
- Central Vermont Medical Center
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Montpelier, VT
- Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont Regular Departmen...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietetic Technician
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
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Minneapolis, MN
- About Children's Minnesota Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietetic Technician
- St. Catherine of Siena
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Roslyn, NY
- Overview Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region's finest health and human services agen...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietetic Technician
- University of Arkansas System
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Little Rock, AR
- Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diet Technician
- Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
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Cambridge, MA
- Job Description Job Description Job Title: Diet Technician Reports to: Director of Food Services Required Qualifications...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River.
Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Diet Technician jobs
$42,243 to $56,034
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What does a Diet Technician do?
Diet Technician in Danbury, CT
Diet Technicians work under the supervision of dietitians and are in charge for creating and delivering nutritional programs.
January 16, 2020
Diet Technician in Lansing, MI
Strong working knowledge of special diets in order to write therapeutic patient menus under the supervision of the Registered Clinical Dietitian.
February 04, 2020
Diet Technician in Long Beach, CA
The Food Service Worker- Diet Technician works in the Nutrition & Food Service (N&FS) at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.
December 22, 2019