Dietary Aide Jobs in Columbia, 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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Dietary Assistant (PT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Certifies that food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and food delivery stations, food storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators, are kept clean, well-organized, and properly arranged...

Hybrid Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Franklin Woods is seeking a PT Dietary Aide to join their team!...

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Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Hyattsville, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 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-Non Union-SHB- PRN (AS NEEDED)

  • LifeBridge Health, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Summary PRN POSITION (AS NEEDED) Summary: Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in the Food and Nutrition department regarding the patient tray line, nourishment area, kosher kitchen, sanitation...

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Dietary Assistant (FT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Certifies that food preparation areas, dishwashing areas, and food delivery stations, food storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators, are kept clean, well-organized, and properly arranged...

Hybrid

Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, 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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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

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

In Person Full Time

Dietetic Technician (PRN)

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

The Dietetic Technician is an integral part of the nutrition care team....

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Nutrition Technician, Full-Time, Day

  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, 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...

In Person Full Time

Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Perform moderate meal preparation and calculation of research diets and weighing out allergy doses....

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Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Position Title: Dietary Aide (Full-Time Positions Available) Pay: $15.75 - $17.75 / hour Schedule: Full-time - 5 days a week, including every other weekend Who we are: If you are looking for a career...

In Person Full Time

Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Perform moderate meal preparation and calculation of research diets and weighing out allergy doses....

In Person

Dietary Aide Specializing in Memory Care - The Terraces at Westminster

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • CommuniCare Family of Companies
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Best assisting, patient lovin, people pleasing, multi-tasking dietary aide....

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Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Sykesville, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Acts is currently seeking candidates for our Dietary Aide position. Student friendly schedules, scholarship awards, & referral bonuses!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

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