Dietary Aide Jobs in Arizona

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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Dietary Aide

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Dietary Aide Part Time

  • Northern Cochise Community Hospital
  • Willcox, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Willcox, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide Part-Time Northern Cochise Community Hospital Supporting Patient Nutrition & Care in a Rural Medical Facility Position Summary: Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH) is seeking a dependable...

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Diet Aide PRN per diem

  • Ernest Health
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Additional Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures....

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Dietary Aide

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Come join our team as a Dietary Aide! Sierra Tucson has been a place of peace, hope, and healing for 40 years....

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Dietary Aide/Cook + Visa Sponsorship Build a Long-Term Future in US

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Full Green Card Sponsorship is included as part of this position with relocation bonus. Only candidates currently in the US with temporary status (asylum pending, asylum, DACA, and other...

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To apply for this position, please use the following link: Overview We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to join our healthcare team....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: Carondelet St Joseph's - 350 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711....

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Lead Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 days ago

What We're Looking For: A minimum of two years as a server and or dietary aide experience in a senior living community, or healthcare center....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Carondelet St Joseph's - 350 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711....

In Person Part Time

Dietetic Technician - Willow Healing Center - Wickenburg

  • Alita Care
  • Wickenburg, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Wickenburg, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties Include: Nutrition Assessment & Patient Care Review initial patient nutrition assessment and review meal plan, tube feeding and/or supplements orders....

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Server/Dietary Aide

  • Tarantino
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 8 days ago

The Mission at Agua Fria Senior Living Community is seeking a Server/Dietary Aide to provide high quality service to all our residents at all times....

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Nutrition Technician

  • Banner Health
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 days ago

Requires an understanding of nutrition services, common modified diets, and portion measures....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Center
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 15 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 15 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Dietary Aide (PT & FT Opportunities Available!)

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 19 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 19 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Arizona

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 in Arizona
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%