Research Diet Technician, Metabolic Kitchen

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Research Assistant – Diet Technician for the Metabolic Research Kitchen at the Campus location. The role centers on daily meal prep, dietary production, and adherence to study protocols.

Opportunities include inventory control and strict food safety practices to support clinical and metabolic research studies. The position is part-time with a pay rate ranging from $17 to $25 per hour, depending on experience, and requires a Dietetic Technician, Registered

Qualifications

• Must have Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential.
• Current Food Handler Permit required.
• Equivalency statement allows 1 year of study for 1 year of related work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce research meals and dietary interventions daily.
• Procure food and kitchen supplies and maintain inventory.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitized, and organized per procedures.
• Coordinate meal distribution, labeling, and storage and document production.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary procedures

Record keeping

Education

Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential

Current Food Handler Permit

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Inventory management

Portioning tools

Job description

University of Utah is seeking a Research Assistant – Diet Technician for the Metabolic Research Kitchen at the Campus location. The role centers on daily meal prep, dietary production, and adherence to study protocols.

Opportunities include inventory control and strict food safety practices to support clinical and metabolic research studies. The position is part-time with a pay rate ranging from $17 to $25 per hour, depending on experience, and requires a Dietetic Technician, Registered