Diet Technician: Patient Kitchen & Meal Support (FT)

Discovery Mood; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood is seeking a Diet Technician to support patients throughout admission to discharge, handling dietary services, kitchen operations, and safety in a structured treatment setting in Los Angeles, CA.

The role requires at least 1 year in dietary or nutrition sciences with CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler certifications to be obtained within 90 days. On-site work with a scheduled Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Pay $18–$23 hourly.

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.
• 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

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

Driver’s License in good standing

Job description

Discovery Mood is seeking a Diet Technician to support patients throughout admission to discharge, handling dietary services, kitchen operations, and safety in a structured treatment setting in Los Angeles, CA.

The role requires at least 1 year in dietary or nutrition sciences with CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler certifications to be obtained within 90 days. On-site work with a scheduled Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Pay $18–$23 hourly.