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.
- • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- • Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
- • 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.
- • Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
- • Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
- • 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.
- • Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- • Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- • Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
