Diet Tech

The Diet Technician's role is to assist the Director of Food Services in assessing individual nutritional needs, implementing nutritional prescriptions, and providing feedback on acceptance and tolerance of nutrition therapy. Functions of this position include, collecting, calculating, and recording medical record nutrient intakes as necessary, weekly meal rounds, resident visits on a daily basis, distribution, retrieval of residents' selective menus. Responsibilities include:

Update diets/food preferences in computer system

Keep Food Service Director informed of changes in resident status, diet, or nutritional problems

Update seating charts in the dining room

Attend weekly weight meeting

Complete MDS in computer

Complete nutritional assessments, annually, and quarterly

Assist with tray tickets as needed

Monitor temps of food with test trays

Attend menu committee and complete minutes

Attend care plan meetings

Preform daily clerical duties in relation to menus

Participate in and reinforce patient education and quality assurance monitoring

Qualifications:

Appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of an education.

Long Term Care experience preferred

Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines

Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships, organizational skills, and strong computer skills a must