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Dietetic Technicians - 29-2051.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician)
  • Dietary Aide
  • Cook
  • Cook Chill Technician (CCT)
  • Diet Clerk
  • Diet Technician Registered (DTR)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
  • Dietary Manager
  • Nutrition Technician
  • Clinical Dietetic Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
  • Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  • Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  • Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
  • Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  • Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  • Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
  • Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  • Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze menus
  • analyze recipes
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct nutritional or food programs
  • counsel patients concerning diet
  • determine nutritional needs or diet restrictions
  • develop dietary-care plans
  • follow recipes
  • guide individuals or families in nutritional areas
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • obtain individual dietary histories to plan nutritional programs
  • teach food or nutrition principles
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use nutrition research techniques
  • weigh patients

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Dietetic Technician