JobSOC 29-2051
Dietetic Technicians
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
5 programs- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General19.0501
- Nutrition Sciences30.1901
- Dietetics/Dietitian51.3101
- Dietetic Technician51.3103
- Dietitian Assistant51.3104
02.
Draws on
- Customer and Personal Service4.8 of 5
- English Language4.5 of 5
- Education and Training4.2 of 5
- Mathematics4.0 of 5
- Public Safety and Security4.0 of 5
- Administration and Management3.9 of 5
- Food Production3.9 of 5
- Administrative3.8 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.