Dietetic Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 19,410 - 46,100

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Dietetic Technician in the United States. This role involves assisting in food service and nutritional programs, planning meals, and teaching nutrition principles. Candidates should possess strong skills in reading comprehension, speaking, and critical thinking, and will use various tools like Microsoft Excel and MEDITECH. The typical yearly salary for this position ranges from $19,410 to $46,100, offering a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing food service and nutritional programs.
Plan and produce meals based on established guidelines.
Deliver speeches to promote healthy eating habits.
Analyze and standardize menus or recipes.
Observe patient food intake and report dietary problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Web browser software

MEDITECH software

ValuSoft MasterCook

Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro

Job description

Job Description & Duties

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs under the supervision of a dietitian.
Plan and produce meals based on established guidelines.
Teach principles of food and nutrition and counsel individuals.

Dietetic Technician Responsibilities

Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietitian.
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.

Required Skills

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Tools Used