Onsite Diet Tech — Nutrition & Meals (Part-Time, LA)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Diet Tech to assist in implementing our dietary services. You will work with the Registered Dietitian to plan meals, supervise mealtimes, and lead dietary groups while ensuring safety and compliance with health codes and HIPAA.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, and certifications (CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, Food Handling) within specified windows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, plus Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire.
• Substance Use Division: minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Registered Dietitian to implement standard nutrition and dietary services.
• Assist in implementing individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, ensuring variety and food safety.
• Analyze food service providers for quality at cost-effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients on food choices.
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as scheduled for patient age groups.
• Maintain emergency supplies as directed by DBH policies.
• Communicate effectively with all staff to implement the dietary program.
• Adhere to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing, with required training.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.
• Maintain organized, safe environment and perform basic housekeeping.
• Conduct regular facility and grounds checks; report safety concerns.
• Lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, if applicable.
• Provide transportation services for patients as needed (pre-qualified to drive).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Residential/Eating Disorder divisions: participate in mealtime supervision and adhere to CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Familiarize with Center for Discovery philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives.

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Diet Tech to assist in implementing our dietary services. You will work with the Registered Dietitian to plan meals, supervise mealtimes, and lead dietary groups while ensuring safety and compliance with health codes and HIPAA.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, and certifications (CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, Food Handling) within specified windows.