Dietetic Technicians

Also Called: Cook Chill Technician (CCT), Diet Assistant, Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Dietary Aide

What Dietetic Technicians do

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.

  • Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
Industry Areas:

Health Care Hospitality Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Culinary Arts • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse • Nurse Assistant • Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide • OCT-Only Health Care • OCT-Only Hospitality • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Patient Care Technician • Residential Advisor

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Time Pressure

Tools

  • Commercial use cutlery
  • Commercial use scales
  • Commercial use ranges
  • Medical tape measures
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
USDA Child Nutrition Database
ValuSoft MasterCook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
customer service

Education

  • 61% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 24% Less than high school diploma
  • 6% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)
  • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Dietetic Technicians across the country typically make.

$13.30 / hour
$27,670 /year

Entry Level

$17.56 / hour
$36,520 /year

Median Level

$24.42 / hour
$50,790 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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