Eating Disorder Residential Diet Tech

LGTC Group • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Diet Technician at LGTC's Eating Disorder Residential, supports adolescent clients through their daily activities and the dietary component of the program under the direction and supervision of Registered Dietitians. Some of the typical duties on shift include cleaning and sanitizing, managing kitchen stock and safety, grocery shopping, tracking dietary budgets, preparing meals for clients, consuming meals alongside our clients to offer support in the moment, and communicating observations with our treatment team.

This is a full-time, 40-hour position, with the schedule of 10:00am to 6:30pm. The ability to work either Saturday or Sunday is required.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Nutrition or related field
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field
• Experience in dietary education
• Ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
• Ability to work independently and on a team with those who do not have a background in nutrition
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complications
• Ability to implement an individualized menu plan for each of the different types of eating disorders
• Ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary programs
• Must have the ability to provide documentation or obtain a state-required food handlers permit, or Serve Safe Certification, upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Background in residential treatment centers
• Spanish proficiency
• Experience in the mental health field or working with individuals with different mental health disorders
• Knowledge of eating disorders
• CPR/BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Purchasing all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety
• Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen, and upholding proper sanitation requirements
• Analyzing food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices
• Monitoring client consumption of appropriate meals and providing supplementation for incomplete meals
• Cooking and baking with clients as therapeutically recommended by the Dietitians
• Following LGTC's dietary program and supporting goals set by the Dietitians
• Assisting in education for other staff onsite to ensure food safety and proper portioning of meals as needed
• All other responsibilities as assigned by Lead Dietitian
• Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen areas and dishes is required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees