Dietetic Technicians
Also called: Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Dietary Aide, Cook, Cook Chill Technician (CCT)
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
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Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
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