Dietary Aide Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Silvis, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Silvis, IL
  • 8 days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: 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- 1st shift

  • Rantoul, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rantoul, IL
  • 9 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

  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are...

Dietary Aide - Full Time Day Shift

  • Beach Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Beach Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

As a Dietary Aide you will help to serve meals to our patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking to fill a part-time Dietary Aide position. Requirements Minimum of 1 year experience as wait staff/server in a dining restaurant....

Dietary Assistant

  • Salem, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, IL
  • 2 days ago

Assist in preparing snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu to ensure residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration....

Dietary Aide - Part-time

  • Danville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Danville, IL
  • 2 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 Aide (part-time PM and weekends)

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting, carrying trays and boxes, up to 25lbs....

Dietary Aide - Part-time- 2nd shift

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 6 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Virden, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Virden, IL
  • 7 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 Aide - Part-time- 1st shift

  • Sycamore, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Sycamore, IL
  • 8 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

Dietary Aide (Full-time) La Rabida Childrens Hospital is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide for the Food Service department in Chicago, IL....

Dietary Aide

  • Effingham, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 10 days ago

Details about the Dietary Aide position we are hiring for: As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team....

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Charleston, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Charleston, IL
  • 10 days ago

Your experience in the food industry and culinary expertise will be vital in ensuring efficient meal preparation....

Dietary Aide Full Time (PM Shift)

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 10 days ago

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

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Illinois 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 Illinois
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%