Clinical Diet Technician - Patient Meals & Milieu Support

Center For Discovery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery seeks a Diet Technician to support patients through the treatment experience, assist in meals, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure sanitary standards are met. The role emphasizes collaboration with the dietitian and clinical team in Los Angeles, with focus on portions, calorie tracking, and active patient support.

Qualifications include one year in dietary/nutrition fields and required CPI, CPR/AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler permits, plus a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• State required food handler's permit.
• Current Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions process and supports new patients in the program.
• Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.
• Assists in grocery shopping for the program and ensures the kitchen is stocked with a variety of foods.
• Complies with proper sanitation requirements in compliance with health and accreditation standards.
• Prepares meals on shift, as assigned.
• Monitors patient consumption.
• Ensures implementation of accurate portions and servings.
• Facilitates kitchen exposure with patients as directed by the dietitian.
• Participates in all dietary activities, when requested by the dietitian.
• May support patients with their food choices.
• Conducts patient calorie counts weekly, when requested by the dietitian.
• Rotates emergency food supply twice a year, as assigned.
• Completes all shift notes and documentation by end of shift.
• Assists with discharge process.
• Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.

Skills

Dietary support

Patient supervision

Team communication

Calorie counts

Sanitation compliance

Education

One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences

CPI certification

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Food handler's permit

Driver's License

Job description

Center For Discovery seeks a Diet Technician to support patients through the treatment experience, assist in meals, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure sanitary standards are met. The role emphasizes collaboration with the dietitian and clinical team in Los Angeles, with focus on portions, calorie tracking, and active patient support.

Qualifications include one year in dietary/nutrition fields and required CPI, CPR/AED, First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler permits, plus a valid driver’s