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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Diet Tech

  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 28 days ago

The Nutrition Services Clerk will assist in kitchen as necessary....

Diet Technician - Registered

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago

Dietitian to provide residents with personalized nutrition plans and help support their overall health in long-term care facilities....

Dietary Aide

  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Advanced Clinical Nutrition Technician

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 45+ 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 Aide

  • Fountain, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Fountain, CO
  • 16 days ago

Dietary Aide - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking for a happy, outgoing, and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team at our community of Bear Creek Senior Living, located in Colorado Springs...

Dietary Aide PRN

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Our Dietary Aides assist in the kitchen area prior to, during, and after meals are served to residents....

Dietary Aide HCC (12:30pm-8:30pm) PART-TIME

  • Albany, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, GA
  • 3 hours ago

JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for...

Diet Technician - Eating Disorders

  • Campbell, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA
  • 4 hours ago

This role will be the leader of the kitchen reporting to the Nutrition Director All other responsibilities as assigned by Nutrition Director Qualifications Bachelors in Nutrition or related field Must...

Diet Technician - McLaren Careers

  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 5 hours ago

DIETARY TECHNICIAN - PART TIME - DAY SHIFT** **Position Summary** : Assembles and serves meals. Cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** Sets up,...

FT Dietary Aide

  • Kingsford, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kingsford, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Dietary Aides work with the Cooks and Dietary manager to make sure our residents nutrition needs are met....

Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff

  • Freeport, ME
  • 6 hours ago
  • Freeport, ME
  • 6 hours ago

As part of a strong care team, providing amazing service and maintaining our Residents health and safety through our food and nutrition program are our dietary aides primary responsibilities....

Dietary Aide

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

WE OFFER: Competitive Wages and Benefits Package Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Responsibilities Include : Dietary Aide assists the Dietary Cooks and Managers in preparation of food for the residents...

PT Dietary Aides

  • Nebraska City, NE
  • 7 hours ago
  • Nebraska City, NE
  • 7 hours ago

Qualifications: Dietary Aide Experience Preferred LTC / SNF experience a plus Dietary aide Job Description Department Food and Nutrition Services Reports to Dietitian/Director of Food Services Reporting...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 7 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136....

Dietary Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide & Nurse Aide (3 in 1)
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,...
A Transformational Dietary Makeover for Weight Loss & Health
Feel and look your best with this 4-Week transformational course designed to revolutionize your dietary practice. This course will introduce you to a culinary system and dietary practice that will...

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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
9.9%
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%