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

  • Seminole, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seminole, FL
  • 60+ 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....

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

  • Spring Hill, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Spring Hill, FL
  • 22 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietary Aide

  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 23 hours ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

Dietary Aide

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

A base knowledge of healthy nutrition and dietary practices. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication skills and a reliable, responsible attitude. Why Join Us?...

Sleep Wellness Coach

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

Utilizing the time-honored practice of Eight Limbs of Patanjali with Five Pillars of Wellness (Mindfulness, Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation and Sleep), Amrit's 24/7 Personal Wellness Advisors work with...

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

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

TouchPoint * We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. * Address: Ascension St....

Patient Dining Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago

Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members....

Catering To You Associate - Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING TO YOU ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions. Address: Ascension St....

Nutritional Services Aide - BHN - Pool - Req # 20578

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Broward Health North Shift: Days FTE: Pool Summary: Serves and assembles food and performs dish room functions to ensure prompt, efficient service according to menu guidelines, department...

Sleep Wellness Coach

  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Utilizing the time-honored practice of Eight Limbs of Patanjali with Five Pillars of Wellness (Mindfulness, Nutrition, Fitness, Relaxation and Sleep), Amrit's 24/7 Personal Wellness Advisors work with...

Dietary Aide/Asst

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities JOB TITLE: Dietary Aide (630 AM to 630 PM) (Three days a week including every other weekend) JOB OVERVIEW: The Dietary Aide plays a vital role in ensuring our patients nutritional requirements...

Dietary Aide

  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 6 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Aide Part time Solaris Healthcare Daytona Beach is looking for compassionate Dietary Aide with experience to work in our Five Star Rated Facility!...

Dietary Aide/Asst - PRN

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities JOB TITLE: Dietary Aide (630 AM to 630 PM) (PRN) (Per Diem) JOB OVERVIEW: The Dietary Aide plays a vital role in ensuring our patients nutritional requirements are taken care of and...

Dietary Aide FL

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 10 days ago

Position summary As a dietary aide you will be part of the Dietary team. You are responsible for ensuring our residents have meals that have been prepared based on special diets and needs....

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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
9.9%
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%