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.
- Ridgeview Health Center
- San Diego, CA
- 7 days ago
- Ridgeview Health Center
- San Diego, CA
- 7 days ago
The Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide is responsible for meal tray set-up and the preparation/portioning of therapeutic diets for the skilled nursing tray line in accordance with physician orders...
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,...
RiverWoods is currently looking for a Per Diem Healthcare Server/ Diet Aide to come and join our team! As a server, you will provide a high level of customer service to our residents in a...
Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: St. Joseph of the Pines is proud to serve the older adults of the North Carolina Sandhills with a broad range of lifestyle and health...
JOB PURPOSE: The Dietary Aide Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Food Service/Dietary Manager/Supervisor....
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...
Dietary Aide –6 am to 2 pm. Full Time with Benefits! Be Essential! Join our caring team in serving our residents. We are a 5 Star Facility – Our Dining Operations are the secret to our success!...
Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Must be familiar with the operation of food service equipment. Must have a working knowledge of food sanitation; knows acceptable techniques in handling and...
FTE:.5, Shift: Evening, Schedule: Evenings Position Summary The Dietary Aide II is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team....
Work with Excellence, Serve with Heart! Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking...
QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma or equivalent One year public food service training Experience/Skills One year public food service & commercial food preparation experience Understands...
Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide - FT/PT - SHIFT - Premium Pay Plan - R
- Arkansas City, KS
- 1 hour ago
- Arkansas City, KS
- 1 hour ago
A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....
We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....
Part-time days: 5:30a- 1:30p (2-3 days/week) General Purpose: Dietary Aides are responsible for assisting in the preparing and serving meals and snacks throughout the facility....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dietary Aide position
- Dessert Making
- Regulations
- Nutrition Assessment
- Salads
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Diet Educations
- Nutrition
- Wellness Programs
- Nutrition Analysis
- Therapeutic Diets
- Modified Diets
- Portion Control
- Wellness Coaching
- Food Service Management
- Meal Planning
- Tube Feeding
- Menu Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Dishwashing
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Genetics
- Sanitation
- Long-Term Care
- Infection Control
- Acute Care
- Food Safety
- Fitness
- Courteous
- Wellness
- Patient Care
- Cooking
- Nursing
- Housekeeping
- Health Care
- Stocking
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- English
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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