Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Other names for Dietetic Technicians: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), Clinical Dietetic Technician, Cook, Cook Chill Technician (CCT), Diet Assistant, Diet Clerk, Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Diet Technician Registered (DTR), Dietary Aide, Dietary Assistant, Dietary Cook, Dietary Manager, Dietary Supervisor, Dietary Technician, Dietetic Assistant, Dietician Assistant, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Technician, Menu Planner, Nutrition Counselor, Nutrition Technician,

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

• Skinfold calipers
• Commercial use food slicers
• Commercial use cutlery
• Commercial use microwave ovens
• Commercial use mixers
• Commercial use ovens
• Commercial use ranges
• Desktop computers
• Commercial use scales
• Notebook computers
• Patient floor scales
• Medical tape measures
• Personal computers
• Calculators or accessories

Inventory management software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Word processing software

Presentation software

Calendar and scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

Desktop publishing software

Data base user interface and query software

Analytical or scientific software

Medical software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software