Diet Tech: Patient Meals & Nutrition Support

Discovery Behavioral Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Southport, CT is seeking a Diet Tech to implement dietary components under supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will manage grocery budgets, plan patient menus, prepare meals, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a residential setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma, nutrition/dietary education or experience, a valid CT driver’s license, CPI within 90 days, and CPR/AED/First Aid plus Food Handling certifications within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.

Skills

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Nutrition or dietary education/experience

Valid State Driver's License

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/AED/First Aid plus Food Handling certification within 30 days

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Southport, CT is seeking a Diet Tech to implement dietary components under supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will manage grocery budgets, plan patient menus, prepare meals, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a residential setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma, nutrition/dietary education or experience, a valid CT driver’s license, CPI within 90 days, and CPR/AED/First Aid plus Food Handling certifications within 30 days.