Dietary Care Specialist - Meal Planning & Patient Support

Discovery Behavioral Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Glendale, CA seeks a part-time Diet Tech to support the dietary program under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. You will assist with meal planning, grocery budgeting, and ensuring safe, compliant food preparation in a clean kitchen.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient menus, leading dietary groups, and maintaining health and safety standards, including HIPAA compliance and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) 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.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire.
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

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.
• Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Meal planning

Budgeting groceries

Food preparation

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred

Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

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

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety if in recovery

Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery if in recovery

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Glendale, CA seeks a part-time Diet Tech to support the dietary program under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. You will assist with meal planning, grocery budgeting, and ensuring safe, compliant food preparation in a clean kitchen.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient menus, leading dietary groups, and maintaining health and safety standards, including HIPAA compliance and licensing requirements.