Nutrition Tech & Menu Analyst – FT, Flexible Schedule

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents

Job summary

National Health Care Associates, Inc. is seeking a Diet Technician at The Pines at Utica. You will support nutrition teams in menu analysis, allergen awareness, and wellness programming under a supervising Dietitian.

You will help implement nutrition plans and ensure protocols are followed. You will enter recipes into software, conduct menu audits, assist with signage, training, and cross-disciplinary communication to support resident health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related science field is required
• Working knowledge of nutrition and understanding of basic culinary skills
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Interest in nutrition and health care needs of the aged, ability to work multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Receive and track recipes; enter into nutritional analysis software; communicate missing information
• Conduct weekly menu review and audits to ensure compliance
• Assist with signage and communication of nutrition data at locations with menu labeling
• Monitor nutrition program details; report issues to managers
• Assist in delivery of food allergen awareness training
• Monitor allergen awareness protocols including labeling and guest communication
• Assist in site-specific wellness programming and community education events

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

National Health Care Associates, Inc. is seeking a Diet Technician at The Pines at Utica. You will support nutrition teams in menu analysis, allergen awareness, and wellness programming under a supervising Dietitian.

You will help implement nutrition plans and ensure protocols are followed. You will enter recipes into software, conduct menu audits, assist with signage, training, and cross-disciplinary communication to support resident health and safety.