Nutrition Care Technician — Dining & Compliance Support

Community Health Systems; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Indiana is seeking a Diet Technician to assist the Dietitian in delivering nutritional care and food services to residents, patients, and staff. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient-centered care.

You will help implement care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, document activities accurately, and support audits and performance improvement initiatives. Proficiency with dietary software and EMR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in nutrition care or food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dietitian in implementing nutritional care plans.
• Support quality food services to promote a positive dining experience.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to integrate nutrition into facility operations.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards and document activities.
• Provide nutrition information and education as designated by the Dietitian.
• Participate in audits, reporting, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition care principles

Communication

Organization & time management

Tech proficiency (dietary software)

EMR familiarity

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Tools

Dietary software

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Indiana is seeking a Diet Technician to assist the Dietitian in delivering nutritional care and food services to residents, patients, and staff. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient-centered care.

You will help implement care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, document activities accurately, and support audits and performance improvement initiatives. Proficiency with dietary software and EMR systems is preferred.