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Career: Dietetic Technicians
Job Description
Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
87
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Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products. |
86
|
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician. |
74
|
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs. |
72
|
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities. |
72
|
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. |
64
|
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning. |
63
|
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems. |
59
|
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules. |
58
|
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs. |
55
|
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures. |
53
|
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care. |
50
|
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
57
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
56
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
55
|
Processing Information
|
54
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
51
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
50
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
50
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
48
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
47
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
46
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
42
|
Thinking Creatively
|
41
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
40
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
38
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
37
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
37
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
37
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
36
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
35
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
34
|
Interacting With Computers
|
33
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
31
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
30
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
23
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
20
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
10
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
9
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
5
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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