Pediatric Feeding Preparation Technician

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Prosper, TX is seeking a Pediatric Feeding Preparation Technician to prepare and deliver specialized infant, pediatric, and adolescent formulas and human milk feedings according to physician orders and dietitian instructions. The role ensures accuracy, safety, and collaboration within the nutrition team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years in nutrition/healthcare, and offers a 20-hour weekly schedule with rotating weekends and M-F

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in nutrition, dietitian, food service, or related healthcare role is required.
• Must be able to use mathematical calculations to scale and convert recipes for milk preparation.
• An associate's degree may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of and the ability to use weights and measures tools and equipment for milk preparation.

Responsibilities

• The Pediatric Feeding Preparation Technician prepares and delivers specialized infant, pediatric, and adolescent formulas and human milk feedings in accordance with physician orders and dietitian instructions.
• The role supports nutrition education, patient screening, and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree substitute

Tools

Weights & measures tools

Job description

Location: Medical Center-Prosper

Department: Nutrition

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 20

Summary:

SCHEDULE:

Rotating weekends required.

Shifts worked M-F: 8a-4:30p/8:30a-5p

Shifts worked Sat/Sun: 7a-3:30p

The Pediatric Feeding Preparation Technician prepares and delivers specialized infant, pediatric, and adolescent formulas and human milk feedings in accordance with physician orders and dietitian instructions. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and safety in formula and milk preparation while supporting nutrition education, patient screening, and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 2 years of experience working in a nutrition, dietitian, food service, or related healthcare role is required.

• Must be able to use mathematical calculations to scale and convert recipes for milk preparation.

OR

• An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a nutrition, dietitian, food service, or related healthcare field may be substituted for the required education and experience.

• Must be able to use mathematical calculations to scale and convert recipes for milk preparations.

• Must have knowledge of and the ability to use weights and measures tools and equipment for milk preparation.

• Must have knowledge of and the ability to use weights and measures tools and equipment for milk preparation.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Food Handlers Card.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a Texas Food Handler's Certification and a ServSafe Food Handler's Certification.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.