Dietetic Technicians
Health Science · Therapeutic Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $26,170; experienced workers reach $46,910. About 120 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +12.0%
- Openings a year
- 32
- Employed in 2024
- 217
Typical entry education: Associate's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
2 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Speaking3.3
- Active Listening3.1
- Monitoring3.9
- Service Orientation3.5
- Reading Comprehension3.3
- Writing3.1
- Critical Thinking3.1
- Active Learning3.1
What the work is
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.
- Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
- Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
- Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
- Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
- Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less17%
- Certificate27%
- Some college15%
- Associate degree35%
- Bachelor's degree7%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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