Diet Tech

Center for Discovery; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time Employment

Onsite Glendale, CA

Job summary

Center for Discovery is seeking a Diet Tech to implement dietary services and work closely with the Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include meal planning, grocery budgeting, and ensuring safety and compliance within the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include leading dietary groups, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating with clinical teams. Requires a high school diploma, nutrition knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and certifications to be obtained within specified

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences is preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License required.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire; CPR, AED, First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days.
• Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety if in recovery; Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary information.
• Assists in implementing individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all groceries for the facility, ensuring variety, special diets, and food safety in line with regulations.
• Analyze food service providers for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support dietary program and advise patients on food choices; prepare meals and snacks according to guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups and ensure safety and compliance with policies.
• Provide transportation for patients as needed and be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences

Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

CPR, AED, and First Aid with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety if in recovery

Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Job description

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.

When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.

Position Summary

The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
• Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Eating Disorder Division:
  • Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
  • Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
  • Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
  • Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
• Residential Treatment Only:
  • In states where permissible, passing medicine will be necessary. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Employment Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 11-7:30

Work Location: Onsite- Glendale, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $18 - $23 hourly

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.