Program Codes: 
10295
Employment Percentage: 
5.2110249784668
SOC ID: 
29-2051
SOC Title: 
Dietetic Technicians
ONET ID: 
29-2051.00
ONET Concat ID: 
29205100
Median Salary: 
30707.89
Interest Area Term: 
Ed Level High School: 
84.510002
Ed Level Certificate: 
0
Ed Level Some College: 
6.02
Ed Level Associates: 
3.15
Ed Level Bachelors: 
6.32
Ed Level Masters: 
0
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a high school diploma or less
Description: 

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.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.</li><li>Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.</li><li>Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.</li><li>Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.</li><li>Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
25333.64
Top Annual Earnings: 
50114.06
Title Slug: 
dietetic-technician