Diet Technician

Center For Discovery; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery in Chicago, IL seeks a Diet Technician to support patients throughout the treatment journey. The role focuses on dietary services, kitchen maintenance, meal preparation, and patient safety within the milieu.

The position requires one year of relevant education or experience, multiple certifications within 90 days, and a valid driver's license. Schedule includes Monday to Thursday and Saturday shifts, onsite in Chicago with hourly pay range.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions and supports new patients.
• Maintains milieu management throughout treatment.
• Assists in grocery shopping and stocking the kitchen.
• Complies with sanitation requirements per health/state/Joint Commission.
• Prepares meals on shift as assigned.
• Ensures accurate portions and servings.
• Facilitates kitchen exposure with patients as directed by the dietitian.
• Participates in dietary activities as requested by the dietitian.
• Supports patients with food choices as needed.
• Conducts patient calorie counts weekly as requested by the dietitian.
• Rotates emergency food supply twice a year.
• Completes shift notes and other documentation by end of shift.
• Assists with discharge process.
• Provides supervision and support to patients during meal periods.

Skills

Dietary support

Milieu management

Patient supervision

Education

CPI certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

ServSafe certification

Food handler’s permit

Driver’s license

Job description

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.
• 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: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, Saturday 11am - 730pm

Work Location: Onsite- Chicago, IL
Compensation: Pay Range: $19 - $21 hourly

Reference Number: 11284

City, State: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00

Virtual: No

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