Dietary Aide Jobs in Stafford Springs, 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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Hiring Event - RN - RN Supervisor - LPN - CNA - Dietary Aide

  • Stafford, CT (1 mile from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stafford, CT (1 mile from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Aides **Date:** Wednesday, June 25th **Time:** 10am-2pm **Location:** Evergreen Center for Health and Rehabilitation - 205 Chestnust Hill rd Stafford Springs, CT If you're passionate about providing...

Dietary Aide

  • Storrs, CT (13 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Storrs, CT (13 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 5 days ago

- 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 and organized dining environment...

Diet Aide II

  • Ashford, CT (7 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ashford, CT (7 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 8 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working...

Dietary Aide

  • Hampden, MA (10 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hampden, MA (10 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 12 days ago

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

Food Service Aide, Per Diem, 2nd Shift R36284

  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Req#: R36284 Category(s): Trades/Engineering/Facilities, Food and Nutrition Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem Shift: Second Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety...

Food Service Aide, Per Diem, 2nd Shift R36283

  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Req#: R36283 Category(s): Trades/Engineering/Facilities, Food and Nutrition Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem Shift: Second Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety...

Dietary Aide-Ft, PT, Per Diem

  • Longmeadow, MA (16 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (16 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 26 days ago

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Dietary Aide - Food and Nutrition

  • Mansfield Center, CT (15 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (15 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

Dietary Aide- Webster Campus, Per Diem, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

  • Webster, MA (21 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Webster, MA (21 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule...

Lead Dietary Aide, FT, Days

  • Webster, MA (21 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Webster, MA (21 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

This is done through answering phones, communicating with nursing, diet education, production....

Dietary Aide

  • Wilbraham, MA (13 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA (13 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

Diet Aide

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Stafford Springs, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!...

Dietary Assistant

  • Stafford Springs, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stafford Springs, CT
  • 90+ days ago

Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center part of Trinity Health Of New England!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Stafford Springs, CT

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Highest Education Level

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