Dietary Aide Jobs in Florida

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

  • Callaway, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Callaway, FL
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide Dishwasher Part Time

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Schedule: Part Time Shift : Days Location: AdventHealth Daytona Nutritional Services Department The community youll be caring for: 301 Memorial Medical Parkway Daytona Beach, FL The role youll contribute...

Dietary Aide

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of duties including minor food assembly, tray assembly, food delivery and service, dish washing and cleaning as assigned by supervisors, assembly of trays and nourishment...

Dietary Aide PT

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines in the Skilled Nursing Center and/or Assisted Living Facility for the Dietary Department....

Dietetic Technicians (DTR) DTR to RD Pathway with Free Internship

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Nutritious Lifestyles is offering Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) a unique opportunity to grow in the field and transition into becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD)....

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN

  • FL
  • 3 days ago
  • FL
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a(an) FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care....

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN

  • Sun City Center, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Sun City Center, FL
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a(an) FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Location : Cleveland Clinic Indian River - 1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960....

Cook/Dietary Technician - Care Centers

  • Pinellas Park, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Pinellas Park, FL
  • 4 days ago

Empath Health is currently seeking a Cook/Dietary Technician to join our team. The Cook/Dietary Technician: will promote and follow all dietary policies and procedures in the Care Centers to...

Dietary Aide

  • Brandon, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 4 days ago

Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian. Assists with food preparation as directed....

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide

  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 4 days ago

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide opening. We promptly review all applications....

Dietary Aide I

  • Stuart, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 4 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you help meet the nutrition needs of patients by ensuring proper food handling and transportation....

Dietary Aide

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietary Aide I - Nutrition Services

  • Stuart, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 4 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you help meet the nutrition needs of patients by ensuring proper food handling and transportation....

Dietary Aide

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago

Schedule: Full Time Shift : Days Location: AdventHealth Daytona Nutritional Services Department The community youll be caring for: 301 Memorial Medical Parkway Daytona Beach, FL he role youll contribute...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Florida

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Highest Education Level

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