Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Diet Technician supports clients through their daily activities and the dietary component of the program. Some of the typical duties on shift include menu planning with clients, managing kitchen stock and safety, correcting meal plans, grocery shopping, tracking dietary budgets, preparing meals for clients, consuming meals alongside our clients to offer support in the moment, and communicating observations with our treatment team.
This is a full-time, 40-hour position, with the schedule of 10 : 00am to 6 : 30pm. The ability to work either Saturday or Sunday is required.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety
- Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen, and upholding proper sanitation requirements
- Analyzing food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices
- Monitoring client consumption of appropriate meals and providing supplementation for incomplete meals
- Cooking and baking with clients as therapeutically recommended by Dietitian
- Participating in restaurant experiences
- Enforcing dietary program and supporting goals set by Dietitian
- Assisting in education for other staff onsite to ensure food safety and proper portioning of meals. This role will be the leader of the kitchen reporting to the Nutrition Program Director
- All other responsibilities as assigned by Nutrition Program Director
Qualifications
Bachelors in Nutrition or related fieldKnowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health fieldExperience in dietary educationAbility to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgroundsHave strong written and verbal communication skillsMust demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitudeBe self-motivated and creativeAbility to demonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complicationsAbility to implement an individualized menu plan for each of the different types of eating disordersAbility to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary programsMust have the ability to provide documentation or obtain a state-required food handlers permit, or Serve Safe Certification, upon hireDesired Qualifications :
Background in residential treatment centersSpanish proficiencyExperience in the mental health field or working with individuals with different mental health disordersKnowledge of eating disordersCPR / BLS certificationWe welcome applicants who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with eating disorders. Join us in providing hope and healing in a supportive environment.
LGTC Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. Hiring decisions are based on merit and qualifications. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Salary Description
$24.50-$26.00 / hour