Dietetic Health Technician — Nutrition & Food Service Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC is seeking a Health Technician (Dietetic) to deliver administrative and customer service support for the hospital food service program. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 11/02/2026 and may qualify via specialized experience or education as described in the IOR.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with nutrition/food service coursework or related experience, and demonstrated ability to use computers,

Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge of nutrition and food service operations.
• Ability to interact with patients and hospital staff to assess needs and provide information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support for the hospital food service program.
• Assist with meal orders, data entry, and maintaining patient-related records.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Data entry / computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework

Tools

Computer software/databases

Job description

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC is seeking a Health Technician (Dietetic) to deliver administrative and customer service support for the hospital food service program. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 11/02/2026 and may qualify via specialized experience or education as described in the IOR.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with nutrition/food service coursework or related experience, and demonstrated ability to use computers,