Dietetic Technicians
Code: 29-2051.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cook Chill Technician (CCT)
Diet Assistant
Diet Clerk
Diet Tech (Diet Technician)
Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician)
Diet Technician Registered (DTR)
Dietary Aide
Dietetic Assistant
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR)
Nutrition Technician
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
USDA Child Nutrition Database
ValuSoft MasterCook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
looking for ways to help people
teaching people how to do something
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Empathy
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Social Orientation
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Dietetic Technicians
Salaries for a Dietetic Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Dietetic Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Dietetic Technicians include: USDA Child Nutrition Database, ValuSoft MasterCook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro, NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Dietetic Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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