Dietetic Technicians

Job 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.

Dietetic Technicians spend a lot of their time Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Category Flexibility, and Near Vision. Dietetic Technicians are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Food Production, and English Language and are skilled at Service Orientation and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Getting Information
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Processing Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Written Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Far Vision
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Speech Recognition
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Time Sharing
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Trunk Strength
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Memorization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Speed of Closure
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Control Precision
  
Static Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Stamina
  
Reaction Time
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Social
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Education and Training
  
Food Production
  
English Language
  
Mathematics
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Psychology
  
Clerical
  
Communications and Media
  
Transportation
  
Production and Processing
  
Law and Government
  
Chemistry
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Mechanical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Biology
  
Foreign Language
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Maryland
$39,510  
 
Minnesota
$38,540  
 
New York
$35,900  
 
Ohio
$35,570  
 
Rhode Island
$34,500  
 
California
$33,410  
 
Alaska
$33,330  
 
New Hampshire
$33,320  
 
Alabama
$33,170  
 
New Jersey
$30,970  
 
Pennsylvania
$29,790  
 
Florida
$29,770  
 
Hawaii
$28,730  
 
Wyoming
$28,180  
 
Maine
$28,020  
 
Vermont
$27,950  
 
Massachusetts
$27,900  
 
Michigan
$27,720  
 
Montana
$27,160  
 
Wisconsin
$26,540  
 
Delaware
$26,200  
 
Idaho
$26,140  
 
Arizona
$25,840  
 
Washington
$25,730  
 
Virginia
$25,420  
 
Oklahoma
$25,400  
 
North Dakota
$25,120  
 
North Carolina
$25,080  
 
Nebraska
$25,050  
 
Illinois
$24,770  
 
Kansas
$24,470  
 
New Mexico
$24,380  
 
Utah
$24,250  
 
Connecticut
$23,970  
 
Indiana
$23,920  
 
Nevada
$23,760  
 
Kentucky
$23,610  
 
Texas
$23,450  
 
Georgia
$23,280  
 
Louisiana
$22,930  
 
Arkansas
$22,410  
 
Missouri
$22,350  
 
Tennessee
$22,010  
 
Oregon
$21,450  
 
Iowa
$21,330  
 
South Carolina
$20,770  
 
Colorado
$19,310  
 
West Virginia
$19,120  
 
Mississippi
$18,630  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,360  
 

Skills

Service Orientation
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Instructing
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Coordination
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Time Management
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation and Control
  
Negotiation
  
Science
  
Troubleshooting
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Independence
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  
Initiative
  
Social Orientation
  
Leadership
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  

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Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Telephone
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Time Pressure
  
Physical Proximity
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Consequence of Error
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals 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.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
  
Plan menus and diets or guide individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  
Analyze menus and recipes, standardize recipes and test new products.
  
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition and health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  
Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs.
  
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
  
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
  
Supervise food production and service, or assist dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
  
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree