Diet Tech II

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Functional Title: Diet Tech II 
Job Title: Dietetic Technician II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Dietitian\Nutrition 
Posting Number: 8007 
Closing Date: 09/10/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related 
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11 
Salary Range: $2,904.91 - $3,946.25 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location: El Paso State Supported Living Center 
Job Location City: EL PASO 
Job Location Address: 6700 DELTA DR 
Other Locations: El Paso 
MOS Codes: 4D0X1,68M,68Z,HM 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. 

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Performs routine dietetic work for dietary and nutrition risk, providing intervention and monitoring of nutrition care activities. Assist in training Food Service Departments and other departments. Attends meetings as representative of Food/Nutrition Department. Responsible for Diet Audits. Works under minimal to moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Assisting in assessing nutritional needs of individuals. Assisting in data collection. Monitoring resident food and fluid intake.

Participation in ISP requirements. Assisting in ISP meeting and implementation on nutrition plans adopted by Teams. ISP meetings, Diet Sheet Management, SAP implementation Support, social classes, Exit and transition meetings

Monitoring dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. In-services on dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. Ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and regulations. Diet sheet management, Mealtime monitoring.

Maintaining documentation from kitchen and residential staff on mealtime concerns, quality improvement information and maintaining good working relationship.

Monitoring cleanliness of a workspace and proper use of utensils during food preparation and serving.

Monitors nutrition supplements including inventory control, and management of supplements to ensure efficiency and supply adequacy.

Collaborating with IDT on care plans. Training kitchen and residential staff. Kitchen staff In-services and audits on diet sheets and diets.

Keeping track of what has or hasn’t worked for a patient, which is crucial to providing adequate nutrition for critical cases, and audits on Mealtime procedures.

Related tasks as assigned.

May assist in clerical work as needed.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.  Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of nutrition, food service operations, diet therapy techniques and procedures.

Skill in listening, documenting and monitoring dietary/nutritional needs.

Ability to interpret medical record information/terminology

Communicate effectively with others and train others

Ability to monitor the effects of nutrition intervention

Skilled in basic computer usage for entering data.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.  Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED required.

Two (2) years’ work experience in food services is preferred.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.