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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 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.

What this job is about

Assist dietitians in providing nutritional care and education.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Monitor patient food intake

    Observe and record patients' food intake and body weight.

  2. 2

    Conduct nutritional assessments

    Evaluate dietary histories to develop personalized nutritional programs.

  3. 3

    Plan and prepare meals

    Prepare meals according to recipes while considering group food quantities.

  4. 4

    Supervise food service

    Assist in overseeing food production and service operations.

  5. 5

    Provide educational presentations

    Deliver talks on nutrition and healthy eating to promote wellness.

Tools used in this work
MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.