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 Assistant

  • Lifespace Communities
  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 7 hours ago

Community: The Waterford Address: 601 Universe Blvd Juno Beach, Florida 33408 Pay Range $15.00-$18.88+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful,...

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Full-Time Dietary Aide

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 14 hours ago

: Assisting with meal service, setting and bussing tables in the dining room and assisting the cook as needed with food preparation and cleaning....

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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Deltona, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Deltona, FL
  • 18 hours ago

SERVER / DIETARY AIDE: This position is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents....

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Dietary Aide

  • PACS
  • FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • FL
  • 18 hours ago

Lakeside Post Acute is Hiring a Part- Time Dietary Aide! Shift: Part-Time -Sunday and Monday mornings At Lakeside Post Acute, patient care isn't just a priority, it's our passion....

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Dietary aide- full time

  • PACS
  • Ocean Ridge, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Ocean Ridge, FL
  • 18 hours ago

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift....

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Barista/Diet Tech

  • Universal Health Services
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Barista’s work various Barista positions under the supervisor of the Food and Nutrition Management team. Assigned to greet visitors & guests and prepare their coffee or food menu selections....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day 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....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Center
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • The Avante Group
  • Lake Worth Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Worth Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide Needed!!...

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DIETARY AIDE - Per Diem

  • Universal Health Services
  • Oakland Park, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland Park, FL
  • 1 day ago

FLBHC is seeking a Dietary Aide - Per Diem 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...

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Diet Tech

  • Universal Health Services
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL Job Requirements: Diet Techs work various trayline positions under the supervisor of the Food and Nutrition Management...

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Dietetic Technician - 64069229

  • State of Florida
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • 2 days ago

Performs nutrition assessments and certifications for low-risk WIC participants. Refers high risk clients to nutritionist. Follows policies and regulations of the state WIC Program....

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Nutritional Services Aide - BHMC - Part-Time - Midshift - Req # 30782

  • Broward Health
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago

Broward Health Medical Center Shift: Midshift FTE: Part-Time Summary: Serves and assembles food and performs dish room functions to ensure prompt, efficient service according to menu guidelines,...

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Dietetic Technician - 60010327

  • State of Florida
  • Macclenny, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Macclenny, FL
  • 3 days ago

Maintains current, accurate records of residents on nutritional supplements, labels supplements and coordinates their distribution ensuring all units receive supplements as ordered....

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Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago

The Arlington of Naples is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our culinary team! This role provides full-scope, hands on serving functions within the community....

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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
35.9%
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 Florida
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%