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.

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Advanced Clinical Nutrition Technician

  • Tuttle, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Tuttle, ND
  • 4 days ago

Candidates currently enrolled in an ACEND program to obtain a Masters degree to become a Registered Dietitian are preferred....

Diet Aide/Healthcare Server - Per Diem

  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 30+ days ago

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,...

Dietary Aides

  • Syracuse, NY
  • moments ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • moments ago

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for Dietary Aides to work in our facility in Syracuse, NY....

Dietary Aide

  • Bath, NY
  • moments ago
  • Bath, NY
  • moments ago

Steuben Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Bath, NY....

Dietary Aide

  • Bronx, NY
  • moments ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • moments ago

University Center is hiring a Dietary Aide to work on a rotating schedule for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY....

Dietary Aide

  • Granville, NY
  • moments ago
  • Granville, NY
  • moments ago

Granville Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Granville, NY!! We Offer a $1,500 sign on Bonus!!...

Dietary Aide

  • Cooperstown, NY
  • moments ago
  • Cooperstown, NY
  • moments ago

Cooperstown Center is hiring a Dietary Aide in Cooperstown, NY....

Dietary Aide

  • Camillus, NY
  • moments ago
  • Camillus, NY
  • moments ago

A Skilled Nursing Facility is looking for a Dietary Aide to work in our facility in Camillus, NY....

Dietary Aide Part Time

  • Navarre, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Navarre, OH
  • 2 hours ago

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....

Dietary Aide - Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Millersburg, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Millersburg, OH
  • 2 hours ago

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...

Dietary Aide (Full-Time)

  • Washington, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, PA
  • 2 hours ago

** 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....

Dietary Aide - PT

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 hours ago

**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...

Dietary Aide Lead

  • Thornton, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 2 hours ago

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....

Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide)

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 2 hours ago

We are searching for a talented Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide) *$800 new hire sign-on bonus for this position....

Dietary Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...
Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Aides
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%