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 Technician - Registered

  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago

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

Personal Care Specialist - Dietary Aide

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Assist with meal preparation, service, monitoring, and cleanup. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for participants throughout the day....

Diet Tech

  • Lowell, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 19 days ago

Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Burlington, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Burlington, WI
  • 17 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....

Dietary Aide- Full Time Days M-F

  • Exeter, NH
  • 22 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 22 days ago

RiverWoods Exeter is currently looking for a Full Time Healthcare Food Server/ Diet Aide to come and join our team! This is a full time 40 hour a week role with hours flexible scheduling options...

Diet Aide/Healthcare Server - Per Diem

  • Exeter, NH
  • 26 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 26 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

  • Dickson, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dickson, TN
  • 7 hours ago

& Nutrition Department....

Dietary Aide (Per Diem and Weekend)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is currently seeking for Dietary Aide Per Diem (PD) and weekends to join our dynamic team. Join a great team and earn a competitive salary....

Dietary Aide PT Evenings

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Prepares dining rooms and food carts for service. Prepares beverages and receives food from preparation areas based on individual resident needs. Clears tables in dining room and transports carts...

Dietary Aide/Host (Req 4033)

  • Homer, AK
  • 13 hours ago
  • Homer, AK
  • 13 hours ago

The Dietary Aide/Host/Hostess will maintain a clean, well groomed and professional appearance....

Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide - PT - 3:00pm-8:00pm - R29904

  • Wichita, KS
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 13 hours ago

A Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Pendleton, OR
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pendleton, OR
  • 13 hours ago

General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

Dietary Aide Full Time

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Location: San Diego, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dietary Aide Full Time General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide PART TIME 3:30PM-7:30PM

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 14 hours ago

As a Dietary Aide, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive the highest quality food and nutrition to support their health and well-being....

Dietary Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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%