Dietary Aide Jobs in Indiana

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

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 12 hours 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....

Patient Transportation/Dietary Food Service Worker

  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and...

Dietary Aide- 1st shift

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day 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/Asst

  • Bloomington, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IN
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Food Service Worker is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining...

Dietary Aide- FT 1st

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide- FT 1st Greencroft is looking for Dietary Aide's to join our fun and friendly team!...

Dietary Aide

  • New Whiteland, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • New Whiteland, IN
  • 3 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...

Full-Time Evening Dietary Aide

  • Madison, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, IN
  • 4 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking for a motivated, energetic Full-Time "PM Shift" Dietary Aide to join our healthcare team in Madison, IN....

Dietary Aide

  • Muncie, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 4 days ago

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

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Fishers, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Whiting, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Whiting, IN
  • 5 days ago

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

Dietary Assistant

  • Alexandria, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Alexandria, IN
  • 6 days ago

Dietary Assistants are valuable members of our health care team who work to supervise and direct the dietary department and assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating,...

Dietary Aide

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 6 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Frankfort, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Frankfort, IN
  • 7 days ago

Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks....

Residential Dietary Aide

  • Greencastle, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Greencastle, IN
  • 8 days ago

Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure...

Dietary Aide

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 9 days ago

Dietary Aide DESCRIPTION Dietary Aide Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Indiana

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Highest Education Level

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