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University of Rochester

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

... patient menu selections. Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.5. Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals.

HonorHealth

Food Services Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Monitors patient menu selection process. Evaluates selected menus for nutritional balance and ... Diet Technician Experience Preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Food Handlers Card ...

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How much do patient menu technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient menu technician in the United States is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient menu technician?

To thrive as a Patient Menu Technician, you need knowledge of nutrition basics, food safety, and dietary restrictions, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital menu software, dietary management systems, and basic computer skills is typically required. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and strong communication help ensure patient satisfaction and accurate meal delivery. These skills are important for meeting patients' nutritional needs safely and efficiently while supporting overall healthcare operations.

What is the difference between Patient Menu Technician vs Patient Care Coordinator?

AspectPatient Menu TechnicianPatient Care Coordinator
CertificationsNone required, but familiarity with healthcare systems helpsCPR, healthcare-related certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient clinics, healthcare offices
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging patient meal selections, dietary needsCoordinating patient care, scheduling, communication

The Patient Menu Technician primarily focuses on managing patient meal options and dietary needs within healthcare settings. In contrast, the Patient Care Coordinator handles broader patient care coordination, including scheduling and communication. Both roles are essential in healthcare environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the typical challenges faced by patient menu technicians, and how can they be managed effectively?

Patient Menu Technicians often face the challenge of balancing dietary restrictions with patient preferences, ensuring meals are both compliant with medical guidelines and appealing. Effective communication with dietitians, nursing staff, and patients is crucial to accurately interpret diet orders and address last-minute changes. Time management is also important, as technicians must process orders and deliver meals within set schedules. Building strong organizational skills and maintaining attention to detail helps manage these challenges and ensures high-quality patient care.

What is a patient menu technician?

Patient Menu Technicians are healthcare support professionals who work in hospitals or healthcare facilities to assist patients with selecting their meal options according to their dietary needs and medical restrictions. They act as a liaison between patients and the food services department, ensuring that meals are accurate, nutritious, and aligned with physicians’ orders. Their responsibilities often include visiting patients to take menu selections, communicating special dietary instructions to kitchen staff, and delivering meals to patient rooms. This role requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of nutrition and food safety standards.
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Infographic showing various Patient Menu Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,413 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Nutrition Technician

University of Maryland Medical System

Largo, MD • On-site

$17.50 - $28.48/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Shift - Day, Full-Time

Work Schedule - Mon-Fri 11:00AM-7:30PM with rotating weekends / holidays


Principal Duties:

Functions as the primary point of contact for nutrition services on the patient unit. Utilizes problem-solving and communications skills as well as knowledge of diet therapies to perform duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Principal Duties:

  1. Distributing, assisting, collecting and correcting of patient menu selections.
  2. Deliver patient trays to floors per unit using Meal Delivery Carts.
  3. Assemble Meal Trays according to Patient Selections and Diet Guidelines.
  4. Passing of meal trays and nourishments using two Patient identifiers and collecting of meal trays from all patients, including isolation patients
  5. Fill patient requests and retrieve missing/needed items for delivery to patients in timely manner.
  6. Assist in passing water to patients.
  7. Record intake for patients on I &O's and/or caloric counts.
  8. Maintain the unit kitchens.
  • Clean kitchen and refrigerators
  • Record refrigerator temperatures each day and adjust thermostats as necessary.
  • Rotating and replenishing bulk nourishments.
  1. Maintain updated diet lists, and status on all patients.
  • Who, why, when status of eating
  • Admissions, transfers, discharges
  • Know where trays and nourishments are
  • Decrease number of extra trays
  • Process upcoming requisitions
  1. Deliver TF to nursing unit as ordered.
  2. Record tray count on meal conversion sheets.
  3. Ensure safe food handling.

Work Experience

Work Experience

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Required: NA.
  • Preferred:
  • Other:

Education/Knowledge

  • Attained Level: Entry level
  • Preferred: Completion of Sanitation and Food Handlers course
  • Completed Course Work/Program:

Applicable Experience

  • Experience (years): Required: 1 - 3 years Preferred: 3 - 5 years
  • Experience (describe required & preferred): One year of food preparation experience preferably in a large scale institutional dietary setting.

Benefits

Compensation:

  • Pay Range:  $17.50-$28.48
  • Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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