Patient Diet & Kitchen Support Technician

Center For Discovery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Center For Discovery is seeking a part-time Diet Technician to support patients through the treatment experience, from admission to discharge. You will assist with admissions, manage the milieu, shop for groceries, and help prepare meals while ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

You’ll work under a dietitian, conduct calorie counts, and help with discharge and documentation. A CPI, CPR/First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler permits are required within 90 days, along with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• One year of education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences.
• CPI certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ServSafe certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• State-required food handler’s permit.
• Must possess a current Driver’s License and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions process and supports new patients in the program.
• Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.
• Assists in grocery shopping for the program and ensures the kitchen is stocked with a variety of foods.
• Complies with proper sanitation requirements per Department of Health, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Prepares meals on shift, as assigned.
• Monitors patient consumption.
• Ensures implementation of accurate portions and servings.
• Facilitates kitchen exposure with patients as directed by the dietitian.
• Participates in dietary activities when requested by the dietitian.
• May support patients with their food choices.
• Conducts patient calorie counts weekly when requested by the dietitian.
• Rotates emergency food supply twice a year as assigned.
• Completes shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by end of shift.
• Assists with discharge process.
• Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.

Skills

Dietary knowledge

Education

Dietary or nutrition sciences education/experience

CPI certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Food handler permit

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Center For Discovery is seeking a part-time Diet Technician to support patients through the treatment experience, from admission to discharge. You will assist with admissions, manage the milieu, shop for groceries, and help prepare meals while ensuring sanitation and safety standards.

You’ll work under a dietitian, conduct calorie counts, and help with discharge and documentation. A CPI, CPR/First Aid, ServSafe, and food handler permits are required within 90 days, along with a valid driver’s