Dietetic Technician

Summit; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

We are looking to add a dietetic technician to our correctional facility kitchen team in Cleveland, OH. You will provide allergen, food safety, and wellness support on-site by collaborating with operations leaders, corporate dietitians, and staff in the foodservice department to ensure menus and food service programs meet contract or regulatory requirements.

Key duties include planning menus, preparing meals, advising on healthy eating, and monitoring patients’ nutritional status.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate’s degree from a CADE-accredited program.
• Passed the national exam to become a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
• One year of experience in food and nutrition sciences, medical terminology, food-service systems management, and nutritional counseling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design menus considering dietary restrictions.
• Prepare meals and monitor nutritional status of patients in the facility.
• Evaluate menus/recipes and maintain records of nutritional progress.

Skills

Menu planning

Nutritional analysis

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Associate degree CADE

Job description

Career Opportunities: Dietetic Technician (42369)

Requisition ID42369-Posted08/27/2026-Corrections-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 42369
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Cuyahoga Co Detention Center

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a dietetic technician to our correctional facility kitchen team in Cleveland, OH. As a dietetic technician, you will have the opportunity to provide allergen, food safety, and wellness support on-site by collaborating with operations leaders, corporate dietitians, and staff in the foodservice department to ensure menus and food service programs meet the requirements of contract or regulatory programs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and design menus keeping in mind dietary restrictions
• Prepare meals, devise food programs; offer advice on good eating habits and meal planning; monitor, supervise and record the nutritional condition and requirements of the patients
• Evaluate menus and recipes; preserve records of the patients' nutritional status and dietary progress; and help with research.

What we’re looking for:

• 2 year Associate’s degree from a program backed by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Passed a national examination held by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to get the certificate of a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
• 1 years' experience in food and nutrition sciences, medical terminology, food-service systems management and nutritional and management counseling.

Compensation Range

$22.00 per hour - weekly pay

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Summit:

Focused on serving correctional institutions, Summit ensures that incarcerated people across the United States have access to delicious, healthy food at each meal. Working with Summit, you will have the opportunity to aid in this process and provide inmates with vital social interaction at mealtimes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.