How do they match: Dietetic Technicians

  • Food and Nutrition Assistant
  • Food and Nutrition Services Assistant
  • Food Service Supervisor
  • Food Service Technician

  • 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.

  • Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
  • Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  • Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
  • 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.
  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.