Dietary Aide Jobs in Arkansas

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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Nutritional Services (Dietary) Aide

  • White Hall, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • White Hall, AR
  • 3 days ago

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art facility in White Hall, AR. Operated jointly between Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint...

Nutritional Services (Dietary) Aide PRN

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 3 days ago

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith,...

Dietary Aide

  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen,...

Dietary Aide

  • Prairie Grove, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Prairie Grove, AR
  • 8 days ago

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

Dietary Technician ENCORE (FTN)

  • Bryant, AR
  • 10 days ago
  • Bryant, AR
  • 10 days ago

Minimum of two years food and nutrition education may be considered in lieu of experience....

Dietary Aide/Cook - Behavioral Health Care Facility (Part-Time)

  • Springdale, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 21 days ago

Dietary Aide/Cook - Behavioral Healthcare of the Ozarks Facility, Springdale, Arkansas About Perimeter Behavioral Health Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare...

DIETARY AIDE/ASST - PRN/As Needed

  • Benton, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Benton, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Per diem Dietary Aide needed for weekends. The Dietary Aide assists with the Dietary Cook in food preparation and care within dietary guidelines and specifications....

Diet Tech

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Benton, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Benton, AR
  • 90+ days ago

Per diem Dietary Aide needed for weekends and some weekday work. The Dietary Aide assists with the Dietary Cook in food preparation and care within dietary guidelines and specifications....

Dietary Aide

  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Find your joy here, at Southern Meadows, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with...

Diet Tech

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Dietetic Technician

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago

The Dietetic Technician Level I is responsible for assisting in planning and implementing nutritional programs and services in the hospital....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Arkansas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Arkansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Arkansas
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%