Dietary Aide Jobs
A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.
Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.
Candidates currently enrolled in an ACEND program to obtain a Masters degree to become a Registered Dietitian are preferred....
RiverWoods is currently looking for a Per Diem Healthcare Server/ Diet Aid to come and join our team! As a server, you will provide a high level of customer service to our residents in a friendly,...
Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for Dietary Aides to work in our facility in Syracuse, NY....
Steuben Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Bath, NY....
University Center is hiring a Dietary Aide to work on a rotating schedule for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY....
Granville Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Granville, NY!! We Offer a $1,500 sign on Bonus!!...
Cooperstown Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Cooperstown, NY....
A Skilled Nursing Facility is looking for a Dietary Aide to work in our facility in Camillus, NY....
Dietary Aide | Food Service Altercare Country Lawn Navarre, OH - minutes from Massillon and Canton Part Time Now Hiring Dietary Aide to work in Food Service. Restaurant style dining for residents....
Dishwasher - Flexible Opportunity - Part Time Altercare Majora Lane Millersburg, Ohio Now Hiring Kitchen Help. Opportunity to work for the dietary department in healthcare food service that offers...
** As a Dietary Aide in our hospital, you’ll play a key role in meal preparation and service, ensuring patients & employees receive nourishing and appealing meals....
**University Park is under new management, and we are looking for a hard-working and reliable dietary aide to join our team** Dietary Aide University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation POSITION TITLE: DIETARY...
Maintains diet lists and cards for the center, after receiving training from the Registered Dietitian (RD) in collaboration with the Dietary Aides and the Dietitian....
Patient Dining Associate-Dietary Aide (Full Time)
- Delray Beach, FL
- 2 hours ago
- Delray Beach, FL
- 2 hours ago
Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....
We are searching for a talented Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide) *$800 new hire sign-on bonus for this position....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dietary Aide position
- Dessert Making
- Menu Writing
- Regulations
- Nutrition Assessment
- Dietary Restrictions
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Care Process
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- Clinical Nutrition
- Diet Educations
- Therapeutic Diets
- Wellness Programs
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- Portion Control
- Meal Planning
- Wellness Coaching
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- Nutrition
- Meal Preparation
- Dishwashing
- Catering
- Long-Term Care
- Food Preparation
- Genetics
- Sanitation
- Acute Care
- Infection Control
- Food Safety
- Courteous
- Wellness
- Patient Care
- Cooking
- Nursing
- Housekeeping
- Health Care
- Stocking
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- English
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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