Diet Technician - Baltimore, MD

A Diet Technician provides dietary consultation and screens to newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk.  Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans.
Plans menus based on established guidelines and obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to help plan nutritional programs.
Follows established guidelines and uses appropriate communication procedures for any necessary intervention to ensure consistency.
Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation and menu planning based upon nutritional needs.  Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care.  Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment.  Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.  Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient/resident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient/resident population.
Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation, client contract and within ARAMARK’S Business Conduct Policy.  Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with ARAMARK Healthcare, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.

Ideal candidate will be a graduate of a certified Dietetic Technician program or Bachelor’s degree from a 2 or 4-year college or university in nutrition or a related field.  Participation in a school supervised student work program or at least 6-months’ food service experience is preferred.  Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers of client and support staff. Ability to write letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Routinely works with confidential employee, client and ARAMARK information. We require that all ARAMARK Healthcare employees have a completed background check and drug screen on file.