Dietetic Technicians
Cook Chill Technician (CCT), Diet Assistant, Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Dietary Aide
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps.
Diet Therapy; Diet Therapy Apprentice; Diet Therapy Craftsman; Diet Therapy Helper; Diet Therapy Journeyman; Diet Therapy Superintendent
Food Service Technician; Nutrition Care Specialist
Diet Therapy
Diet Therapy Apprentice; Diet Therapy Craftsman; Diet Therapy Helper; Diet Therapy Journeyman; Diet Therapy Superintendent; Food Service Technician; Nutrition Care Specialist
What they 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Arts and Humanities
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Business
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- notice when problems happen
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- DietMaster Systems Clinical Nutrition
- ValuSoft MasterCook
Analytical or scientific software
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
- Gnutrition
Medical software
- MEDITECH software
- Patient electronic medical record EMR software
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high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$26,350
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps.
