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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.

Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $10.94 - $17.63

Typical Annual Salary: $22,800 - $36,700

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

• Desktop computers
• Medical tape measures
• Notebook computers
• Patient floor scales
• Skinfold calipers

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Inventory management software
• Medical software