29-2051.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Dietetic Technicians

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Primary Directive

Assist dietitians in providing nutritional care and education.

Execution Steps

1
Monitor patient food intake
Observe and record patients' food intake and body weight.
2
Conduct nutritional assessments
Evaluate dietary histories to develop personalized nutritional programs.
3
Plan and prepare meals
Prepare meals according to recipes while considering group food quantities.
4
Supervise food service
Assist in overseeing food production and service operations.
5
Provide educational presentations
Deliver talks on nutrition and healthy eating to promote wellness.

Toolbox Requirements

MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.