Dietary Aide Jobs in Kansas

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

  • Americare
  • Sedan, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sedan, KS
  • 7 hours ago

This role may also be known as: Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Haysville, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Haysville, KS
  • 2 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....

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Dietary Assistant

  • Claridge Court
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 4 days ago

Community: Claridge Court Address: 8101 Mission Road Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 Pay Range $15.00-$18.88+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful,...

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 4 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Lifespace Communities
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 5 days ago

Community: Address: Pay Range If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Dietary Assistant

  • Lifespace Communities
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 6 days ago

Community: Claridge Court Address: 8101 Mission Road Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 Pay Range $15.00-$18.88+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful,...

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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Topeka, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 6 days ago

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

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Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 14 days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Kansas City, KS Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Weekends Compensation: $16.00 per hour Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital...

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Dietary Aide

  • Frontline Management
  • Winfield, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Winfield, KS
  • 15 days ago

Now Hiring: Dietary Aide (4p-8p) and (6a-2p weekends) About the Role: Join our team as a Dietary Aide and help create an exceptional dining experience for our residents and their families....

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Dietary Aide, F/T 6:30a-3p, FTE 1

  • Amberwell Health
  • Atchison, KS
  • 18 days ago
  • Atchison, KS
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Minimum Required Experience: Experience in food preparation and/or customer service. Must be able to work as a team....

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Dietary Aide

  • Midwest Health
  • Olathe, KS
  • 20 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 20 days ago

PAID Employee Time Off Employee-friendly environment Dietary Aides perform duties involving serving residents during meal times as needed....

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Dietary Aide

  • Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 21 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide-Full Time

  • AdventHealth
  • Ottawa, KS
  • 28 days ago
  • Ottawa, KS
  • 28 days ago

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in...

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Dietary Aide

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Derby, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 29 days ago

Dietary Aide Are you a Dietary Aide seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team!...

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Clinical Dietary Aide

  • ICON
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Clinical Dietary Aide ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Kansas

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Kansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Kansas
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%