Dietary Technician

Dietary Technician

Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Full Time Dietary Technician to support our residents’ nutritional needs and daily dining services.

The Dietary Technician works closely with residents, families, nursing, dietary staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure diet orders are accurate, preferences are documented, and meals are provided in accordance with therapeutic diet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain resident diet orders, allergies, food preferences, and texture modifications

• Update tray cards, meal tickets, and dietary records accurately and timely

• Verify that meals comply with prescribed therapeutic diets

• Conduct resident food-preference interviews and address dietary concerns

• Communicate diet changes to kitchen, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff

• Monitor meal service for accuracy, quality, and resident satisfaction

• Assist with nutrition screenings, weight tracking, and dietary documentation

• Participate in care-plan meetings and resident reviews as assigned

• Maintain accurate records in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

• Protect resident privacy and comply with HIPAA requirements

• Assist with audits, quality-improvement activities, and survey preparation

• Support food-service operations as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition principles in long-term care

• Familiarity with diet orders, tray-card systems, and food-service operations

• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office, electronic health records, dietary management programs, and tray-card software systems

• Attention to detail and commitment to diet accuracy

• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

• Ability to read, write, and understand English

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work scheduled hours punctually and adjust hours when operational needs require

• Previous long-term care, healthcare dietary, or food-service experience preferred

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietary Technician credentials are a plus

Why Work at Manchester Rehab

• Competitive wages

• Paid weekly

• Health and dental benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution

• Paid time off

• Supportive and accessible management

• Collaborative, team-focused workplace

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Five-Star-rated rehabilitation and healthcare center

We are seeking a professional who understands that accurate diet information, strong communication, and attention to detail are essential to resident safety and satisfaction.

Dependable candidates with healthcare dietary experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits are subject to position status and eligibility requirements.