Diet Technician jobs in Virginia

Overview

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) services thousands of accounts nationwide and is now hiring a Diet Tech in your area! With a custom, state of the art training program, there are engaging opportunities regardless of where you are in your career. If you crave to learn and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team!

What We Offer!

• Free Telemedicine and Prescription discounts
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Paid Holidays and Vacation for eligible employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available
• Transfers available Nationwide. Great for active Military and Family!
• Employee Assistance Programs

Responsibilities

• Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions
• The Diet Technician, Registered (DTR) works under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian in providing nutrition care for patients/residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility.
• Works independently in providing education on general principles of nutrition, conducting resident interviews, data collection, and providing direction, and education for dining services operations.
• Works effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis, and acts as a resource to the Director of Dining Services so that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in nutrition/dietetics from an accredited college or university and/or Certified Dietary Manager.
• Must have, as a minimum, 1-3 year(s) of dietary experience in long-term care either as a consultant or in a supervisory capacity.
• In process of obtaining Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• Must provide a criminal background check.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
• Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in service area. No relocation costs.

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions, or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes. HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

HCSG is committed to fostering and supporting a vibrant company culture that encourages employees to bring their authentic and best selves to serve our resident and client communities. We believe all employees, regardless of position, age, race, religion, beliefs, socioeconomic background, or gender, should work in an environment where they are safe, respected, and treated fairly, with their viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas encouraged and embraced.