Dietary Aide Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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

  • National Health Care Associates
  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

- Dietary Aide Part-Time What You'll Do: As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean...

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Dietary Aide

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

We're seeking Dietary Aides who share our passion and commitment to making Meadow Ridge the Benchmark for providing service and care service to our residents....

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Dietary Aide

  • Apple Rehab
  • West Haven, CT (14 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (14 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description: Dietary Aide The Dietary Aide assists in preparation of meals and snacks as well as clean up of dining areas. Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food....

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Dietary Aide/Host - Per Diem

  • Yale New Haven Health
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago

Food Preparation. 3.1 Prepares food items according to established department standards, recipes and as directed by supervisor/manager. 4....

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Dietetic Technician (Per Diem)

  • Childrens Hospital of Orange County
  • Orange, CT (11 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Orange, CT (11 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 26 days ago

Training Required: Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) within 6 months of hire....

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Dietary Aide

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

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Part-Time Dietary Aide

  • Apple Rehab
  • East Haven, CT (19 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 29 days ago
  • East Haven, CT (19 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 29 days ago

Job Opportunity: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: starting at $16.50/hour Available shifts: Part-Time, 12 hours/week Responsibilities: As a vital part of our team, the Dietary Aide undertakes various responsibilities...

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Diet Tech

  • Discovery Behavioral Health
  • Fairfield, CT (4 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (4 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

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Dietary Aide

  • CareOne
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity (LONG TERM CARE) (SHORT TERM REHAB) (SKILLED NURSING) Now Hiring - Dietary Aide - Southbury River Glen Health Care Center The Dietary Aide is responsible...

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Dietary Aide-PD

  • Catholic Health
  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location : Danbury Hospital - 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810....

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Dietary Aide Tablet Operator

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

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Dietary Aide

  • Park Regency Retirement Center
  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Dietary Aide - Part time/Days

  • Yale New Haven Health
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milford, CT (8 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager, this position assists in transporting and serving food to patients....

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Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE positions. Location: Danbury Hospital - 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut 06810....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Highest Education Level

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