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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Ridgeview Health Center

Server / Diet Aide

The Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide is responsible for meal tray set-up and the preparation/portioning of therapeutic diets for the skilled nursing tray line in accordance with physician orders...

Dietary Aide

  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Our Culinary department at McClure Post Acute is interviewing applicants for a on-call Dietary Aide position....

Dietary Aide

  • Chico, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 5 hours ago

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

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Nutrition Worker I-...08.pdf...

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian (RD), the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) assists the RD in nutrition assessment...

Dietary Aide and Kitchen Assistant (Older Adults)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago

We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to help prepare food and serve meals to our participants....

Dietary Aide - Bishop

  • Bishop, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bishop, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Bishop Care Center is hiring a Part Time Dietary Aide!...

Dietary Aide

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Sunnyvale Post Acute is hiring a full time Dietary Aide to assist in the kitchen! The dietary aide position reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor....

About the Employer The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or...

Nutrition Services Worker - Valencia High School #792

  • Placentia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Placentia, CA
  • 1 day ago

Classified employees in SPED AIDE, Nutrition Services Workers, and Expanded Learning classifications are eligible for reimbursement of the fingerprinting fee of up to $79 upon completing a six-month...

About the Employer The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or...

Nutrition Services Worker - Valencia High School #791

  • Placentia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Placentia, CA
  • 1 day ago

Classified employees in SPED AIDE, Nutrition Services Workers, and Expanded Learning classifications are eligible for reimbursement of the fingerprinting fee of up to $79 upon completing a six-month...

Dietary Aide

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

TITLE Dietary Aide EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Dietary Aide

  • Placerville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Placerville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Aide works to provide wholesome, appetizing food presented in a pleasing manner in catering, cafeteria and/or patient care....

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian (RD), the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) assists the RD in nutrition assessment...

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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
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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%