Dietary Aide Jobs in Connecticut

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 Assistant

  • Manchester, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications : Must be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language clearly and understandably....

Dietary Aide - The Eleanor - Healthcare

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and play a vital role in providing comforting, nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and staff-every day of the week!...

Dietary Aide - Leeway Nursing Home

  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

Healthcare Server - Serve Compassion with Every Plate! Friendly Environment | Make a Meaningful Impact! Are you someone who enjoys connecting with people and bringing a smile to their day? Join...

Dietary Aide

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

- 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....

Technician - Dietary

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 3 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Danbury, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 3 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....

Dietetic Technician

  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago

The Nutrition Liaison/ Dietetic technician assists the dietitian in the nutritional management and care of patients throughout the life cycle....

Dietary Aide- Per Diem

  • Newtown, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Newtown, CT
  • 11 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...

Dietary Aide PT (Host/Hostess Tablet Operator)

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 12 days ago

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

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Meriden, CT
  • 18 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 18 days ago

As a dietary aide, you are responsible to prep and serve residents and complete assigned tasks....

Hiring- RN, LPN, CNA, Cook, Dietary Aides

  • Danbury, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 19 days ago

Date: Wednesday, June 4th Time: 11AM - 5PM Location: Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill Positions Available: RN's LPN's CNA's Cook Dietary Aides All Shifts! Sign on Bonus!...

Dietary Aide

  • Mystic, CT
  • 22 days ago
  • Mystic, CT
  • 22 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....

Diet Aide II

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 27 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...

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full And Part Time)

  • Sharon, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Sharon, CT
  • 28 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position. Location : Sharon Hospital - 50 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT 06069....

Dietary Assistant

  • Hartford, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 29 days ago

Obtains daily report of patients/residents receiving nourishments, tube feedings, and supplements. May assist in gathering and/or delivering products as needed....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Connecticut

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Connecticut 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
9.8%
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 Connecticut
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%