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 - Part Time

  • Truckee, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Truckee, CA
  • 11 hours 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 15 hours 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 Aide

  • Morro Bay, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Morro Bay, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Bayside Care Center, a Compass Health, Inc. skilled nursing facility, is hiring for Dietary Aide. Duties: Assist cook in the prep and serving of meals....

Dietary Technician

  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Performs essential clerical duties associated with nutritional care and food service to all patients under moderate supervision. Completes patient menus and patient trayline....

Dietetic Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

  • Manteca, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Manteca, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Prepares, assembles, rethermalizes and serves food to patients, cafeteria patrons and catered events. Performs dishwashing and other sanitation duties. Essential Responsibilities:...

Dietary Aide

  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Atwater, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atwater, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide Dietary Atwater, California Description Position at Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Anberry Nursing and Rehab, Atwater Dietary Aide- $16.50- $17.50 per hour Fulltime PM Shift,...

Dietary Aide (Full and Part time Shifts)

  • National City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • National City, CA
  • 2 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...

Child Nutrition Services Worker II - Roosevelt Food Center

  • Norco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Norco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Child Nutrition Services Worker II - Roosevelt Food Center About the Employer The is the largest school district in Riverside County and the seventh-largest district in California....

Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher - PM Shift

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher - PM Shift Dietary Lompoc, CA Description Position at Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher Full time :$16-$18/hr AM/PM Shift All employees...

Dietary Aide (1)

  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our Culinary department at Concord Post-Acute is interviewing applicants for a part time Dietary Aide position....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in California

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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%