Dietetic Technicians
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.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks10 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-2051.00SOC 2018: 29-2051
What the work is made of
10 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.Core taskTask 23922Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 2. Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.Core taskTask 20421Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 3. Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.Core taskTask 4165Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 4. Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.Core taskTask 4167Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 5. Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.Core taskTask 4169Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 6. Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.Core taskTask 4171Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 7. Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.Core taskTask 23923Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 8. Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.Core taskTask 4173Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 9. Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.Core taskTask 4172Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 10. Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.Core taskTask 4166Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 11. Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.Supplemental taskTask 4170Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 12. Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.Supplemental taskTask 4175Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 13. Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.Supplemental taskTask 4174Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-2051
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