Dietary Manager

30-312-9 Technical Diploma (336 hours)
Offered at Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake, and Superior*
*Via ITV (interactive television)

Health. Nutrition. Management.

The Dietary Manager program will train you for a management position – beyond the level of dietary assistant – working with food supplies, kitchen equipment, food production, and nutrition aspects of food service. You will complete your occupational experience in a hospital or nursing home dietary setting. As a Dietary Manager, you will be a member of the dietetic team under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Responsible. Organized. Adaptive.

As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Family and Consumer Science, Home Economics, or Food Service Experience

• Health

• Basic math knowledge/skills

• Basic science knowledge/skills

• Oral and Written Communication

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you, as a graduate of this program, to:

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritional, high-quality, and attractive menus under sanitary conditions
• Apply basic principles of purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory of food and supplies
• Use interviewing skills to collect nutritional assessment data

Program Costs

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