Dietary Aide Jobs in Dundalk, 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 (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 10 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 (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

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

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Dietary Aide-Non Union-SHB- PRN (AS NEEDED)

  • LifeBridge Health, Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 1 day 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...

In Person

Dietary Assistant (FT)

  • Catholic Charities Of Baltimore
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, 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

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

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, 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 (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Bel Air, MD (20 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (20 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 13 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....

In Person

Dietary Aide

  • Presbyterian Senior Living
  • Glen Arm, MD (13 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Glen Arm, MD (13 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Dietary Aide Glen Meadows Retirement Community Glen Arm, MD FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.3 = 24 hours per pay, Part Time Flex Holidays: Every Other Holiday On Call: No Schedule: 3:30p-7:30p Shift:...

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

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 19 days ago

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

In Person

Dietary Aide

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Towson, MD (12 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Towson, MD (12 miles from Dundalk, 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 (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 22 days ago

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

In Person

Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Chestertown, MD (22 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chestertown, MD (22 miles from Dundalk, 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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Lead Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Chestertown, MD (22 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chestertown, MD (22 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Lead Dietary Aide position....

In Person

Dietary Aide/Porter

  • Future Care Health
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Overview At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents....

In Person

Dietary Aide - Union-Lev

  • LifeBridge Health
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Dundalk, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Summary Summary : Performs a variety of routine manual tasks in the Food and Nutrition department regarding the patient tray line, nourishment area, kosher kitchen, sanitation, and/or retail functions...

In Person

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Dundalk, MD

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Highest Education Level

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