Dietetic Technician

Join a great team where residents are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered for a full time position at Mohawk Valley Health System Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (St. Luke’s Home), a 202-bed skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility located in Utica, NY. 

• provide exceptional nutrition care to patients on skilled nursing units in collaboration with the Registered Dietitian;  
• be knowledgeable of the Nutrition Care Process;
• participate in operational tasks, including meal rounds and test trays as well as long range projects to support the department; and
• efficiently and effectively organize clinical and operational responsibilities.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) certification;
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills, with the ability to function independently; and
• an interest in building strong relationships with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement: Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND

 
Minimum Management Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)

Minimum Functional Experience: Limited work-based experience (0 to 3 months); ability to work with minimal supervision

Credentials Requirement:

• Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the  Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice