Diet Technician
- Full-time
- Lincoln, MA
- posted July 11, 2025
The Commons in Lincoln, a Benchmark Senior Living community
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Category:
Dietetic Technician
Salary Range:
Market rate
Starting Date:
July 2025
Position Description:
Diet Technician Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesExcellent communication skills
Knowledge of food service regulations in MA
Knowledge of long-term care regulations in MA
Ability to screen, assess, and educate residents at moderate and low nutritional risk
Data entry as needed
Other duties as assigned
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
Minimum Qualifications:
Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. We are looking for a Full Time Diet Technician to join our team!
The Diet Technician is responsible for the day-to-day assessment of all aspects of residents at moderate and low nutritional risk. Collaborates with the registered dietitian and other members of the healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy. Provides nutrition care as outlined in the policies and procedures for moderate and low nutritional risk patients. Provides nutrition education to patients and families on appropriate meal selections within dietary restrictions to accomplish resident plan of care.
Directly reports to the Director of Dining Services for all coordination of discipline services and/or any specific or corporate functions, processes or initiatives.
Reports day-to-day to on-site Dietitian about any nutritional, and/or diet order concerns.
Desired Qualifications:
Has or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate degree in related field, CDM, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge within the field.Certification/Licensure: If applicable, actively licensed in the assigned state(s) of employment as a Registered Dietetic Technician.
1-3 years in a long-term care or food service setting
Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
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