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

  • Titusville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Titusville, FL
  • 2 days ago

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....

Dietary Aide

  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 21 hours ago

As a Dietary Aide, you help us support patient health by ensuring proper food handling and transportation....

Dietary Aide

  • Bayonet Point, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayonet Point, FL
  • 1 day ago

We are located at 7210 Beacon Woods Drive, Hudson, FL Bayonet Point is looking for great Dietary Aides with experience to work in our five star rated facility....

Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago

Come join the Park Royal Hospital Dietary Team! Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up...

Dietary Aide

  • Oakland Park, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland Park, FL
  • 3 days ago

FLBHC is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to join our team: The Dietary Aide is responsible for, but not exclusive of, assisting the cook staff with the safe and sanitary preparation of the patients and...

Dietary Aide (18+)

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 3 days ago

REGENCY OAKS is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our team!...

Dietary Aide

  • Brandon, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 3 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....

Dietary Assistant (Part Time)

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 4 days ago

preparation, interacting with residents, serving meals, and keeping the dietary area sanitary....

Dietary Aide - FT Evening Shift

  • Panama City, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 4 days ago

Full-time Evening Shift Aide JOB PURPOSE: Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor....

Dietary Assistant Cook 1

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago

This position is responsible for insuring that all food preparation and presentation is in accordance with the highest standards of quality and sanitation while adhering to nutritional guidelines....

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Summary The Health Technician (Dietetic) provides administrive and customer service support in the Nutrition and Food Service the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center....

Dietary Aide

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Community: Abbey Delray South Address: 1717 Homewood Blvd Delray Beach, Florida 33445 Pay Range $15.00-$18.15+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create...

Sanitation Technician, Dietary, FT, 03P-11:30P

  • Miami, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 6 days ago

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and...

Dietary Aide - Part Time Flexible hours

  • Homestead, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Homestead, FL
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide - Part Time Flexible hours Req #1754 1330 NW 1st Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM Luxury Senior Living Communities In Coral Gables...

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Address: Ascension St....

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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
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Florida
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%