Dietary Aide Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Hyattsville, MD (7 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (7 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Erickson Senior Living
  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

We're hiring Dietary Aides / Dining Associates at a senior living community in Ashburn where dining is about more than food-it's about care, consistency, and connection....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 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 Aide for Fairfax Nursing Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Dining Associate/Dietary Aide

  • Erickson Senior Living
  • Springfield, VA (15 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (15 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Ensure adequate nutritional intake for all residents Answer telephones professionally and follow up with requests....

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Dietary Aide 4:00pm -8:00p

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago

COMMUNITY NAME The Fairfax Job ID 2026-240631 JOB OVERVIEW The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing dining room services and/or tray delivery dining services to guests/residents in the communitys...

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Diet Technician

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Burke, VA (15 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burke, VA (15 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian in providing nutrition care for patients/residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines...

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Dietary Aide

  • George Washington Health & Rehabilitation
  • Alexandria, VA (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Skilled in meal preparation according to instructions, utilizing cookware and appliances effectively. Friendly demeanor with excellent communication skills....

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Diet Tech

  • Discovery Behavioral Health
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Position Summary: The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services....

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Nutrition Technician, Full-Time, Day

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Largo, MD (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Largo, MD (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Job Requirements Shift - Day, Full-Time Work Schedule - Mon-Fri 11:00AM-7:30PM with rotating weekends / holidays Principal Duties: Functions as the primary point of contact for nutrition services on...

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Dietary Aide

  • COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Dietary Aide Potomac Falls Health & Rehab - STERLING, VA 20164 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Apply Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1....

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Dietary Aide

  • Universal Health Services
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a dietary aide to join our team of dedicated professionals....

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Dietary Aide for Crescent Cities Center

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Riverdale Park, MD (10 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverdale Park, MD (10 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Dietary Aide to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Dietary Aide

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Largo, MD (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Largo, MD (18 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Requirements POSITION SUMMARY The Dietary Aide prepares (displays, gives portions and serves) a variety of food items for patients, team members and visitors....

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Dietary Aide - On Call

  • Ingleside at Home
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

We're looking for a Dietary Aide On call for our senior living community in Washington, DC New Wage Rate: $19.48 to $21.53 per hour commensurate with experience Daily Round trip shuttle transportation...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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