Dietary Aide Jobs in Elkton, 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 Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Hockessin, DE (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hockessin, DE (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Elkton, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Elkton, MD
  • 12 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

  • Acadia Healthcare Inc.
  • Kennett Square, PA (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kennett Square, PA (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 23 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen,...

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Dietary Aide

  • Presbyterian Senior Living
  • Oxford, PA (13 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Oxford, PA (13 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 28 days ago

The Dietary Aide also cleans and sanitizes kitchenware, equipment and work areas....

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Dietary Aide

  • Saber Health Group
  • West Grove, PA (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Grove, PA (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents! Advantages: Flexible Pay Options Choose On-Demand Pay...

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PT/FT Dietary Aide - Newport Meadows

  • ISH Dining Services
  • Christiana, PA (22 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Christiana, PA (22 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide Positions Up to $16 Hour Under the direction of Dietary department, the Food Service Aide works in the kitchen assisting in the preparation and service of food and follows a cleaning schedule...

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Lead Dietary Aide

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Greenville, DE (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenville, DE (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Cadia Healthcare
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Elkton, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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