Dietary Aide Jobs in California

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 - Hemet Hills

  • Hemet, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hemet, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Hemet Hills Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide! *Weekends required on a rotation* PAY: From $17 per hour - depends on experience!...

Healthy nutritional standards. 8. Principles and practices of recordkeeping. 9....

Dietary Aide-F/T

  • Reedley, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Reedley, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Main - REEDLEY, CA Salary Range : $17.08 - $19.08 Hourly What we are about: Palm Village Retirement Community has been serving seniors and the community for over 80...

Dietary Aide

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Greenhaven Estates is currently hiring a Dietary Aide....

Diet Aides PD Variable

  • Monterey Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Monterey Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for updating cardex, menus, production sheets, checking tray-line, and answering the telephone. Food Handlers Card and BCLS Card within 30 days of hire....

Dietary Aide

  • El Cajon, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietetic Assistant - UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago

You will also support patient nutrition services by obtaining and processing meal orders via telephone and ensuring diet compliance....

SUBSTITUTE Nutrition Services Worker

  • El Monte, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Monte, CA
  • 1 day ago

Mountain View School District - El Monte See attachment on original job posting Required Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalentDesired Qualifications: Bilingual/bi-literate in English...

Dietetic Technician

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California's 1.6 million veterans. We...

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Truckee, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Truckee, CA
  • 2 days ago

Bargaining Unit: EA Rate of Pay: $23.35/hour + DOE Summary: The Dietary Aide performs a variety of tasks in the preparation, presentation and service of food. Maintains department cleanliness....

Food Service Aide

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

. - Knowledge of school nutrition and attendance policies is a plus. Comments and Other Information - Professional Communication Skills - Ability to organize and multi-task - Bilingual (Spanish)...

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Previous nutrition services experience in a school environment desirable....

Dietary Aide Full time

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 2 days ago

Peninsula Post-Acute is hiring Dietary Aide Full-time PM shift (12pm to 8pm) from Wednesday to Sunday $ 21/hour Assist in preparation & serving of meals and snacks, as assigned per menu and standardized...

Dietary Assistant (Kitchen Aide)

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 2 days ago

Essential Job Duties: Assist the Registered Dietitian in provision of safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet the diverse needs of WelbeHealth participants Maintain acceptable storage standards...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in California 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 in California
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%