DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 7E- East Central | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | 270 | 99 | $16.96/hr | $0.66/hr | $10.90/hr | $15.31/hr | $17.09/hr | $19.43/hr | $22.20/hr |
| U S | 24,660 | 543 | $13.98/hr | $0.11/hr | $8.81/hr | $10.24/hr | $12.79/hr | $16.74/hr | $21.19/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Teacher Assistants | 700 | $29,447/yr | N/A |
| Recreation Workers | 120 | $9.03/hr | N/A |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 20 | $26.75/hr | N/A |
| Opticians, Dispensing | N/A | $18.00/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Dietetic Technicians
- Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs.
- Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care.
- Supervises food production and service.
- Develops job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
- Assists in implementing established cost control procedures.
- Plans menus based on established guidelines.
- Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service education programs.
- Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility.