Nutrition Technician - Multiple Opportunities - Cape Coral, FL
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This posting states $23.50 an hour. Dietetic technicians employed in Florida earn a median of $16.70 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Locations: Multiple Lee Health locations throughout Southwest Florida
Department: Food & Nutrition Services
Work Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Schedule: Multiple shift options available
Pay Range: $20.00 $23.50 per hour
About the Role
Join Lee Health's Food & Nutrition Services team and help support patient care by ensuring meals are prepared, assembled, and delivered according to each patients needs. As a Nutrition Technician, you will play an important role in creating a positive patient experience by helping provide accurate, safe, and high-quality meals.
We offer full-time and part-time positions at multiple locations, with a variety of scheduling options to help you find an opportunity that fits your availability.
What You'll Do
- Assemble patient meal trays according to individual meal selections and prescribed dietary requirements.
- Follow established procedures for therapeutic diets and proper handling of cook-chill food products.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.
- Complete assigned side work and other duties to support efficient meal preparation and tray assembly.
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment according to food safety and department standards.
- Work collaboratively with team members to help ensure patients receive meals that meet their needs.
What to Expect
This role requires standing for extended periods and working in a chilled environment. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided to help you learn food handling procedures, therapeutic diet requirements, and department processes.
Explore a Food Service opportunity with Lee Health! With positions available across multiple locations, full-time and part-time schedules, and a variety of shift options, you can find an opportunity that works for you while making a difference in the patient experience.
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or
High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor
GEDRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or
Less than 1 YearFood ServiceRequired
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses Required/
Preferred and/or
Not Required
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations Required/
Preferred and/or
US:FL:Cape Coral
From Lee Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Lee Health
Lee Health is a health system in Southwest Florida, with hospitals and care sites around Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
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