Diet Tech: Patient Meals & Kitchen Support

Center For Discovery; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery in McLean, VA is seeking a Diet Technician to support patients throughout the treatment experience. You will assist admissions, manage the milieu, help prepare meals, monitor portions, and supervise meal periods under the guidance of the dietitian.

Responsibilities include kitchen sanitation, stocking, documenting notes, and assisting with discharge while ensuring safety and nutrition standards.

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.
• Must possess a current Driver’s License and be 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 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.

Skills

Admissions support

Kitchen cleanliness

Meal service

Team communication

Safety compliance

Education

One year of education/experience in dietary or nutrition sciences

CPI certification

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Food handler permit

Driver’s License

Job description

Center For Discovery in McLean, VA is seeking a Diet Technician to support patients throughout the treatment experience. You will assist admissions, manage the milieu, help prepare meals, monitor portions, and supervise meal periods under the guidance of the dietitian.

Responsibilities include kitchen sanitation, stocking, documenting notes, and assisting with discharge while ensuring safety and nutrition standards.