Also called: Food Service Worker (hospital), Nutrition Aide
Prepares and delivers patient meal trays in hospitals and nursing homes, following special diets.
You assemble trays for 120 patients, double-checking each one for diabetic, low-salt, or allergy-safe orders. Then you deliver them to rooms with a friendly word. Mistakes can harm patients, so attention to detail matters.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Tablet diet ordering and tray-delivery robots trim some tasks; checking diets and helping patients stay human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to nursing homes and hospitals for dietary aide openings
Classes: Health-science CTE class, Foods & Nutrition class, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 35-2021.
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