Dietary Aide Jobs in Louisiana

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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Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Part Time)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 hour ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position....

Dietary Aide

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Looking for a meaningful career in healthcare Join our compassionate and dedicated team at Center Point Healthcare and Rehab Were hiring Full Time and Part Time Dietary Aides who are committed to delivering...

Dietary Aide

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Jo Ellen Smith Living Center - New Orleans, LA Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any DIETARY AIDE / COOK Our care teams are true caregivers....

Dietary Assistant

  • Zachary, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Zachary, LA
  • 4 days ago

Perform duties in accordance with established procedures and policies of the Food and Nutritional Services department. Prepare and portion tea and beverages for patient tray line....

Lead Dietary Assistant

  • Zachary, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Zachary, LA
  • 6 days ago

Enters nourishment information into computer and prints snack and tube feeding labels. Monitors accuracy of food production according to menu, production sheets, and patient needs....

Dietary Aide

  • Kaplan, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Kaplan, LA
  • 7 days ago

Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide: Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire Medical / Dental / Vision Care Early Pay FSA / HSA / 401k Educational Advancement /...

Dietary Aide/Cook Aide

  • Houma, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 14 days ago

Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations....

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 14 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions....

Dietary Aide

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 19 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Winnfield, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Winnfield, LA
  • 20 days ago

Essential Duties Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements. Prepares patient trays according to instructions and diet order. Assists in preparation...

Dietary Aide - St. Charles Parish Hospital - PRN

  • Luling, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Luling, LA
  • 24 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award...

Child Nutrition Technician (Cafeteria Worker)

  • Bastrop, LA
  • 27 days ago
  • Bastrop, LA
  • 27 days ago

Be encouraged to be an active member in national, state, and local School Nutrition Association to provide for professional growth in the school nutrition field....

Dietary Aide (PRN)

  • Arcadia, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arcadia, LA
  • 30+ days ago

General Description Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils. Essential Duties Performs job duties safely as specified in the...

Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position. Location : St....

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Jennings, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jennings, LA
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location : Ochsner American Legion - 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Louisiana

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Highest Education Level

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