Dietary Aide Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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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Child Nutrition Services Worker II

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Child Nutrition Services Worker II About the Employer VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community....

Child Nutrition Services Worker - Coronado Middle School

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Child Nutrition Services Worker - Coronado Middle School Job Summary Under the direction of Director of Child Nutrition Services, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at assigned school...

Child Nutrition Services Worker - Coronado Middle School

  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Coronado Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Online Application via Edjoin.orgCover LetterResumeTwo recent letters of recommendationFood Handler's Card: Must be able to...

Child Nutrition Services Worker

  • La Mesa, CA (1 mile from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (1 mile from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Standards for School Nutritional Programs CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED: Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score After offer of employment,...

Child Nutrition Services Worker I

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Child Nutrition Services Worker I About the Employer VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community....

Dietary Aide

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Dietary Aide Dietary San Diego, CA Description Position at Kearny Mesa Convalescent & Nursing Home Dietary Aide Full Time Morning: 6:30a-3p Afternoon: 11:30a-8p Wage: $16.50-$18/hr DOE Kearny Mesa Convalescent...

Dietary Aide

  • Spring Valley, CA (1 mile from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (1 mile from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs....

Dietary Aide - Lakeside Special Care

  • Lakeside, CA (12 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lakeside, CA (12 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Dietary Aide - Lakeside Special Care Dietary Lakeside, CA Description Position at Lakeside Special Care Center Dishwasher/Dietary Aide Lakeside, CA Full and Part time Shifts Wage: $18-20/hr DOE Lakeside...

Dietary Aide - PT

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 26 days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide

  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Dietary Aide (Full and Part time Shifts)

  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide (Full and Part time Shifts) Dietary National City, CA Description Position at Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Dietary Aide (healthcare facility experience preferred) Full Time...

Dietary Aide-H

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 60+ days ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Food Service Aide Part Time

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Select Specialty Hospital Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (San Diego, CA) Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide Part-time Pay Rate: $21.00- $25.59 per hour Do you enjoy preparing delicious food...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in La Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 in La Mesa, CA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%