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

  • Ocala, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 1 hour ago

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

Patient Dining Associate-Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 4 hours ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members....

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN

  • Sun City Center, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sun City Center, FL
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dedicated FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide PRN like you to be a part of our team....

Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide - PRN/Per-diem

  • Palm Springs, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Springs, FL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Lake Worth, FL Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class...

Dietary Aide

  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 2 days ago

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

FNS Clerk - Dietary Aide

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 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

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Aide Prosper Health & Rehab Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Dietary Aide Our company is seeking a seeking a energetic and motivated Dietary...

Dietary Aide/Asst PT

  • Ocala, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible for, but not exclusive of: Assisting the cook staff with the safe and sanitary preparation of the patients and facility staff meals....

Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide - PRN/Per-diem

  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 4 days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Lake Worth, FL Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class...

Dietary Aide

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

Variable (United States of America) Dietary Aide The Dietary Aide will assists in the assembly, preparation and clean-up of patient meal trays....

Dietary Aide

  • Bayonet Point, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bayonet Point, FL
  • 5 days ago

We are located at 7210 Beacon Woods Drive, Hudson, FL Position Summary: The Dietary Aide performs a variety of unskilled duties while assisting in all areas in the kitchen....

Dietary Aide

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 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 Tech

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 6 days 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...

Dietary Aide I - Nutrition Services

  • Stuart, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 6 days ago

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

Bilingual Food Service Aide

  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago

Job Overview Performs duties serving meals and maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment at County Nutrition Centers....

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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
10.8%
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 Florida
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%