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.
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,...
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....
Per Diem Positions Available The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....
Partridge House is Now Hiring a part-tme Dietary Aide! Part-time. Shifts are 3 PM - 7 PM or 11 AM - 7 PM. Rotational Weekends Required....
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 Worland Healthcare & Rehab, located in Worland, WY!...
Dietary Aide - Senior Living Community We are seeking for a happy, outgoing, and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team at our community of Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, located in Worland...
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 Cottonwood Health and Rehabilitation, located in Laramie...
Dietary Aide (Full Time, Flexible Availability Required)
- Clayton, NM
- 2 days ago
- Clayton, NM
- 2 days ago
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....
If your answer is “all of the above”, consider becoming a Dietary Aide at Marquis Companies....
Opportunity to join our amazing hospitality team preparing meals for our clients. This is a part-time position. Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center has an opportunity in our detox/residential...
Come join the Park Royal Hospital Dietary Team! Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up...
Must successfully complete Therapeutic Diet education class and pass the Nutrition pre-test with a score of 80% or higher Work Schedule: This position will be scheduled for 12-hour day shift....
Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are...
Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are...
Summary JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in the Food and Nutrition department regarding the patient tray line, nourishment area, kosher kitchen, sanitation, and/or retail functions...
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- Dessert Making
- Menu Writing
- Regulations
- Dietary Restrictions
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Care Process
- Nutrition Education
- Clinical Nutrition
- Diet Educations
- Therapeutic Diets
- School Nutrition
- Modified Diets
- Menu Planning
- Wellness Programs
- Portion Control
- Wellness Coaching
- Nutrition
- Meal Planning
- Dishwashing
- Meal Preparation
- Catering
- Long-Term Care
- Genetics
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Acute Care
- Infection Control
- Food Safety
- Courteous
- Patient Care
- Cooking
- Wellness
- Nursing
- Housekeeping
- Health Care
- Stocking
- Punctual
- 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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