Dietetic Technicians

SOC: 29-2051.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)

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.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$37,040

per year

Mean Wage

$39,560

per year

Employment

30K

workers

Wage Range

$28,280 - $53,440

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$28,280Median: $37,040$53,440

Task Breakdown

12 tasks analyzed

Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.

Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.

Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.

Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.

Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.

Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.

Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.

Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.

Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.

Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.

Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.

Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.	-	-	-
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.	-	-	-
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.	-	-	-
Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.	-	-	-
Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.	-	-	-
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.	-	-	-
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.	-	-	-
Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.	-	-	-
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.	-	-	-
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.	-	-	-
Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.	-	-	-
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.	-	-	-