Dietary Aide Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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 - Part-time- 2nd shift

  • McHenry, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Dietary Aide

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide (Full-time) La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide for the Food Service department in Chicago, IL.At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're...

Dietary Aide

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

at Lifespace Communities in Lombard, Illinois, United States Job Description Community: Beacon Hill Address: 2400 S Finley RoadLombard, Illinois 60148 Pay Range $15.00-$19.96+ Hourly Live your...

Dietary Aide- 2nd shift

  • McHenry, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Diet Technician - Inpatient/Formula Room

  • Maywood, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (20 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago

The diet technician conducts nutrition screening according to the hospital policies and procedures and provides nutrition education to patients under the supervision of the registered dietitian....

Dietary Aide FULL TIME 11A -7:30PM

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 7 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive the highest quality food and nutrition to support their health and well-being....

Diet Tech - Inpatient Clinical Nutrition - Full-Time

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Creates and implements nutritional care plans for patients with minimal nutrition risk. Monitors nutritional parameters throughout the patients' stay....

Dietary Aide Full Time (PM Shift)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (2 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (2 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago

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

Food Service Aide- Per Diem 2nd Shift

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Department: 11903 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Food and Nutrition Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M & 4:00...

Part-time Diet Technician- Eating Disorders, Residential

  • Glenview, IL (9 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (9 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

Dietary Assistant - Part Time

  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the operational flow of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Performs variety of tasks related to food service....

DIETARY AIDE - Flex/PRN

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Assures that quality food services are rendered to patients, employees, visitors, Medical Staff, and other allied health professionals in accordance with the...

Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility - PT (6:00 AM-3:30 PM)

  • Lincolnwood, IL (15 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (15 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences...

Dietary Technician - Behavioral Health

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Requirements Completion of certificate of a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR)....

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • South Elgin, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • South Elgin, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Buffalo Grove, IL 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 Buffalo Grove, IL
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%