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

  • Wellington, KS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wellington, KS
  • 3 hours ago

**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIETARY AIDE** As a Dietary Aide, you play a vital role in our community....

Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Kansas City, KS Schedule: PRN Compensation: $16.00 per hour This Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing...

Diet Technician - Residential

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 days ago

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

A Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Dietary Aide

  • Topeka, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 3 days ago

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial...

Dietary Aide

  • Liberal, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Liberal, KS
  • 4 days ago

The Dietary Aide duties include preparation and serving of food based on the nutritional needs of the resident, sanitation, and inventory duties....

Dietary Aide

  • Galena, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Galena, KS
  • 4 days ago

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Who We Are At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do: Respect Integrity Servant Heart...

Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide - FT/PT - SHIFT - Premium Pay Plan - R

  • Arkansas City, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Arkansas City, KS
  • 5 days ago

A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

A Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Dining Services Assistant / Dietary Aide - PT Days - Weekends

  • Olathe, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 5 days ago

A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Nutrition Care Assistant

  • Olathe, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 6 days ago

Submit your application for our Nutrition Care Assistant opening with Research Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team....

Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher

  • Home, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Home, KS
  • 9 days ago

Dietary Aides are in charge of many stages of food service like meal preparation, fulfilling orders, restocking supplies and clean up....

Dietary Aide

  • Ottawa, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Ottawa, KS
  • 10 days ago

The role you'll contribute: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutritional Services, the Dietary Specialist performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties as well as other related...

A Dining Services Assistant/ Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dining services functions in accordance with established policies and procedures....

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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
35.8%
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 Kansas
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%