City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, develops and plans special diets for patients.

2624 Dietitian is distinguished from 2622 Dietetic Technician in that the latter provides paraprofessional clinical assistance to the prior. It is further distinguished from 2626 Chief Dietitian in that the latter manages the overall quality and quantity of menu formulation and food requirements, and is responsible for implementing policies and procedures.

 According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Confers with attending physicians, nurses and the chief dietitian on individual therapeutic diet orders for patients; contacts patients regarding diet changes, new diet orders and special requests or questions; reviews patients, charts for case history, laboratory findings and other pertinent matters.

2. Oversees food service to bed patients requiring special diets; supervises food handling, sanitation and cleaning procedures in ward kitchens; instructs auxiliary employees in rudimentary principles of nutrition and sanitation; interprets rules and regulations and hospital policies and procedures.

3. Writes therapeutic diets in advance; writes daily food orders and tally sheets for cooks who prepare foods for special diets; confers with chef as to availability of certain items, required changes and other related matters.

4. Oversees special diet dining room; assures that correct amounts of special diet foods are provided; gives instructions as to serving procedures.

5. Keeps records and compiles reports concerning special diet services and statistics I such as: number of meals served, special menus, analyses of diets, food costs, supplies issued, inventory of supplies on hand and other related and miscellaneous matters.

Knowledge of:

The preparation of special diets for patients, including the principles, terminology and practices of nutrition and food habits; the standard and special food requirements for the promotion of health and control of diseases the comparative costs of various foods in relation to their nutritional value.

Ability and Skill to:

Apply methods and techniques used in modern therapeutic dietary practices and in the care of related equipment and facilities.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a current valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).

Substitution:

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2626 Chief Dietitian

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.