Diet Technician - Registered
About The Position
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Diet Technician - Registered to work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian in long-term care facilities. The role provides residents with personalized nutrition plans and supports their overall health and resident experience. The Diet Technician assists with nutrition planning and implementation, monitors meal service, maintains nutritional documentation, and supports food service staff with nutrition and portioning practices. The position requires compliance with food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diet, and applicable vaccination policies. The employee must live in the service area.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or Certified Dietary Manager credential.
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- 1–3 years of dietary experience in long-term care in a consultant or supervisory role.
- Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, as required by State/County law.
- Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)/Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) certification where required by State regulation for long-term care.
- General knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to follow meal schedules and read food tray cards accurately.
- Strong communication skills and ability to maintain records.
- Ability to interact positively with residents and staff.
- Ability to lift and carry 10 lbs. and push and pull 10 lbs.; ability to work around food and cleaning products.
- Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
- Must live in the service area.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing nutrition plans tailored to residents' dietary needs.
- Monitor resident meal service and ensure compliance with dietary orders.
- Maintain up-to-date records of dietary adjustments and ensure accurate nutritional documentation.
- Provide guidance and training to food service staff on proper portioning and nutrition practices.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and therapeutic diet guidelines.
- Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, delivering excellent customer service.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free telemedicine
- Free prescription discount program
- Free employee assistance programs
- PNC EarnedIt, allowing employees to get paid when needed
- Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking
- Hands-on training and support
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
