Dietary Aide Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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Nutrition Services Worker - Multiple Sites

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Nutrition Services Worker - Multiple Sites Job Summary Under general supervision, support the educational process by providing nutrition services activities with specific responsibilities for preparing...

Senior Nutrition Services Worker - 6 Hours

  • Paramount, CA (20 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (20 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Senior Nutrition Services Worker - 6 Hours About the Employer Welcome to Paramount Unified School District....

Dietary Aide- Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for full-time Dietary Aides for AM and PM shifts....

Registered Dietetic Tech I "DTR" - Clinical Nutrition - Per Diem Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Registered Diet Tech (DTR) provides nutrition care services to patients under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian (RD) and within scope of practice and ADA Practice Standards....

Registered Dietetic Tech I 'DTR' - Clinical Nutrition - Per Diem

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Registered Diet Tech (DTR) provides nutrition care services to patients under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian (RD) and within scope of practice and ADA Practice Standards....

Full-time Diet Technician- Eating Disorders, Residential

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Part-Time Diet Technician- Eating Disorders, Residential

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Dietary Aide

  • Alhambra, CA (21 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (21 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Dietary aide- Part time

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Location: Los Angeles, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dietary aide- Part time General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 19 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call)

  • Santa Monica, CA (1 mile from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (1 mile from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions....

Diet Tech

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%