Copy of Diet Technician for Eating Disorder PHP/IOP

LGTC Group•Campbell, CA

4d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Technician supports clients with daily activities and the dietary component of an eating disorder PHP/IOP program. The role includes planning menus with clients, managing kitchen inventory and safety, correcting meal plans, grocery shopping, tracking dietary budgets, preparing meals, sharing meals with clients to provide in-the-moment support, and communicating observations to the treatment team. The position leads kitchen operations and reports to the Lead Dietitian.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field.
Experience in dietary education.
Ability to communicate with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.
Self-motivation and creativity.
Ability to understand the medical consequences of eating disorders, refeeding hazards, and how to avoid complications.
Ability to implement individualized menu plans for different types of eating disorders.
Ability to communicate effectively with all staff when implementing dietary programs.
Ability to provide documentation of, or obtain upon hire, a state-required food handlers permit or Serve Safe Certification.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian license/certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Purchase grocery items for the facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety.
Maintain a well-stocked kitchen and uphold sanitation requirements.
Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost-effective prices.
Monitor clients' consumption of appropriate meals and provide supplementation for incomplete meals.
Cook and bake with clients as therapeutically recommended by the Dietitian.
Participate in restaurant experiences.
Enforce the dietary program and support goals set by the Dietitian.
Educate onsite staff to support food safety and proper meal portioning.
Run nutrition groups.
Support the milieu in collaboration with counselors.
Plan menus with clients, manage kitchen stock and safety, correct meal plans, shop for groceries, track dietary budgets, prepare meals, eat alongside clients for support, and communicate observations to the treatment team.