Dietetic technicians' performance: supervisory and self-assessments

Abstract

The performance of dietetic technicians was examined from two perspectives. Supervisors provided evaluation data, and technicians reported priority of various task functions. The survey sample consisted of ADA technician members and graduates of ADA-approved programs. Most of the technicians reported they were functioning in positions requiring backgrounds primarily in nutrition care or with equal emphasis on food service management and nutrition. Few were in positions with a food service management emphasis. Supervisors' ratings indicated the technicians' performance was satisfactory to above average, with general to little or no supervision needed.