Diet Technician

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Free parking

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Diet Technician to supervise diet administration for patients and support the dietary department. The role is full-time with a rotating shift and compensation in the $17.05–$24 per hour range.

Responsibilities include supervising food service, producing production sheets, and coordinating with Pharmacy for enteral supplements. Candidate should have an associate degree in Dietetics, English language proficiency, and nutrition terminology familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Dietetics.
• Ability to speak and write English.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to nutrition.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Previous nutritional or dietary experience.

Responsibilities

• Check patient trays for food quality, temp and portion size.
• Supervise food service areas, cash handling and sanitation.
• Prepare production sheets for cooks and cold production.
• Draft charges for enteral supplements and submit to Pharmacy.
• Provide staff education for Foodservice personnel.
• Maintain department records and files as needed.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies, confidentiality, and safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Diet Technician

Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Diet Technician

Position Title: Diet Technician – Dietary Department
Full Time
Rotating Shift
Compensation: $17.05Hr. - $24 Hr.
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org

Position Purpose: To provide supervisory and operational services for the safe and proper administration of the appropriate diet to all patients.

Essential Functions

• Checks patient trays, observing food quality, temperature, portion size, and adherence to menu.
• Supervise all food service areas including cash count/balance, register closing and general sanitation.
• Prepares production sheets for cooks and cold production.
• Writes out charges for enteral supplements and submits these to Pharmacy.
• Provides staff education for Foodservice personnel.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as requested.
• Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

General Job Requirements

• Associate Degree in Dietetics preferred
• Ability to speak and write English
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to nutrition
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
• Previous nutritional or dietary experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  **Coverage begins on new hires on the first day**
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Free parking
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a missiondriven, communityfocused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, marketaligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soontocome transformation as we transition into a new, nextgeneration healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a closeknit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Salary Information

$17.05 - $24Hourly Wage