Diet Tech (Part-time)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a part-time Diet Technician to assist patients throughout their treatment—from admission to discharge. You will support the dietary program, prepare meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and help ensure patient safety in the milieu.

The role requires one year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences, CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, and ServSafe certifications within 90 days, plus a valid driver’s license. Schedule is 11:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences.
• CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, and ServSafe certifications within 90 days of hire.
• State food handler's permit and valid driver's license.

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 sanitation requirements per health department and Joint Commission standards.
• Prepares meals on shift, as assigned.
• Monitors patient consumption and ensures accurate portions.
• Facilitates kitchen exposure with patients and participates in dietary activities as directed by the dietitian.
• Completes shift notes and other documentation by end of shift.
• Assists with discharge process and provides supervision during meals.

Education

Dietary or nutrition sciences

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days

ServSafe certification within 90 days

State required food handler's permit

Driver's License

Job description

Position Summary
The Diet Technician (Diet Tech) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Diet Techs support the full dietary aspects of the treatment program. Diet Tech responsibilities primarily include offering dietary support, maintaining a clean and supplied kitchen, cooking for patients, ensuring patient safety, and providing support in the milieu.

Position Summary
The Diet Technician (Diet Tech) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. Diet Techs support the full dietary aspects of the treatment program. Diet Tech responsibilities primarily include offering dietary support, maintaining a clean and supplied kitchen, cooking for patients, ensuring patient safety, and providing support in the milieu.
Essential Job Functions

• 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 thoroughly stocked with a variety of foods.
• Complies with proper sanitation requirements in compliance with Department of Health, state regulations, and Joint Commission 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, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Assists with discharge process.
• Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
  

Education, and Experience:

• One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain state required food handler's permit.
• Must possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing.
  

Employment Status: Part-time
Schedule: 11am-7:30pm, three days per week
Work Location: On-site - Chicago, IL
Compensation Pay Range: $20-22 per hour