Dietary Technician Jobs in Meriden, CT

A Dietary Technician plays a crucial role in the nutrition industry by working in tandem with dietitians to plan, implement, and oversee nutritional programs and diets for individuals in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. They evaluate the dietary needs of patients, monitor their food and fluid intake, counsel on nutritional health and dietary habits, and ensure the safety and sanitary preparation of meals. They also manage food service operations and play a pivotal role in educating patients and their families about appropriate diets for their health conditions.

Dietary Technicians should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. They should have an in-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics, and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical diet plans. They should also have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and families. In terms of qualifications, a Dietary Technician is required to have an associate's degree in dietetic technology, nutrition, or a related field, and many employers prefer candidates who are certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Prior to becoming a Dietary Technician, a person may work as a Dietetic Clerk, Nutrition Assistant, or a Food Service Worker.

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Dietary Aide

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Dietary Aide 1 - 20hr

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Performs routine general service tasks in kitchen, cafeteria, dining room, dish room, and patient feeding area. Sets up assigned station in work area. May perform the following tasks as required:...

Dietary Aide

  • Naugatuck, CT (14 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (14 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 5 days ago

- Dietary Aide Per-Diem What You'll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean...

Dietary Aide Per Diem

  • Plantsville, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plantsville, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 5 days ago

., Plantsville, CT 06479.As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining...

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Communicates patient concerns with registered dietitian or dietetic technician....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 10 days ago

The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.)....

Dietary Assistant - HHC Food and Nutrition

  • Middle Haddam, CT (11 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Middle Haddam, CT (11 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Southbury, CT (24 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Southbury, CT (24 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Department: Culinary Services/Food & Beverage Scheduled: Every weekend Sat & Sun When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on...

Dietary Aide

  • Middletown, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Apple Rehab Middletown is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Middletown, CT. Our facility is easily accessible from Route 9, minutes from downtown, and on the bus line. Our staff,...

Dietary Assistant - HHC Food and Nutrition

  • Southington, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Southington, CT (6 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Dietetic Technician (PT Evenings)

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

The Nutrition Liaison/ Dietetic technician assists the dietitian in the nutritional management and care of patients throughout the life cycle....

Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Guilford, CT (14 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Guilford, CT (14 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Guilford! Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled along the picturesque East River...

Dietary Assistant - Food and Nutrition

  • Newington, CT (10 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Newington, CT (10 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Job Title: Dietary Assistant Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment...

Dietary Assistant

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 26 days ago

Working knowledge of Basic Nutrition. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information....

Dietetic Technician I, Nutrition Lab (Part Time)

  • Orange, CT (22 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange, CT (22 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Training Required: Successful completion of registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) within 6 months of hire....

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Salary for Dietary Technician Jobs in Meriden, CT

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Technicians in Meriden, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Technicians in Meriden, CT
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%