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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AHD Dietary Aide - PB

  • Alameda Health System
  • Alameda, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Summary SUMMARY: The AHD Dietary Aide for Alameda Hospital at Park Bridge assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques....

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Dietary Aide

  • Plymouth Village - a HumanGood community
  • Redlands, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Learn and practice local/federal regulatory requirements regarding food safety and sanitation, nutrition, etc. Whats in it for you?...

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Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Live Oak, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Live Oak, CA
  • 15 hours ago

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

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Cook/Dietary Aide

  • PACS
  • CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • CA
  • 18 hours ago

Dietary Aide General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

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Dietary Aide

  • PACS
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 18 hours ago

We're hiring a Dietary Aide who is dependable, positive, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare setting. Why Ridgeway?...

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Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

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Dietary Aide (On Call)

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Sonora, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sonora, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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DIETARY AIDE/ASST , Per Diem, Varied

  • Universal Health Services
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago

States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Position Description: To provide food and nutritional care appropriate for all ages including infant...

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Lead Dietary Aide-Dietary-Full Time Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

  • Universal Health Services
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Lead Dietary Aide The Lead Dietary Aide supervises diet office and diet clerk position....

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Dietary Aide II

  • Tarzana
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Dietary Aide II Department: Dietary Services Reports To: Dietary Manager POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for setting up service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner....

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Dietary Aide Full-time Sun-Thurs

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago

preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility....

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Dietary Aide - Stanford Court (3p-8p Shift)

  • Generations Healthcare
  • Santee, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santee, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide - Stanford Court (3p-8p Shift) Dietary Santee, CA Description Position at Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center Dietary Aide (No experience needed) Full Time - PM Shift (3p-8p)...

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Dietary Aide

  • Park Regency Retirement Center
  • Fontana, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 3 days ago

Title Dietary Aide EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

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Dietary Aide

  • Mission Health
  • Pittsburg, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburg, CA
  • 3 days ago

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!...

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Dietary Aide Cook

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 3 days ago

Title: Dietary Aide | Cook Job Summary: The Dietary Aide or Cook supports all dietary or culinary requirements in service of the dietary needs of our clients in recovery....

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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
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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%