Dietary Aide Jobs in Maryland

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.

1-15 of 25 Jobs

Dietary Aide Full Time

  • Catonsville, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Catonsville, MD
  • 8 hours ago

restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional...

Dietary Aide

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Main Function: Performs various duties related to providing patients with accurate meals, nourishments, floor supplies and evening snacks based on diet restrictions. To service patients and...

Dietary Aide

  • Boonsboro, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Boonsboro, MD
  • 1 day ago

Overview Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

Restaurant Server or Dietary Aide

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Step into the legacy of Homewood Living Frederick a cherished part of Homewood Living Ministries. We are a...

Dietary Aide / Server

  • Sykesville, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD
  • 7 days ago

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

Diet Aide (Full Time)

  • Berlin, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Berlin, MD
  • 7 days ago

Not only can we offer you a rewarding work experience, but an excellent quality of life. Atlantic General is located in "America's Coolest Small Town", Berlin, MD, just five miles from the...

Dietary Aide

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Dietary Aide-Union-Lev- Part Time

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago

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....

Dietary Assistant

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 10 days ago

*This position is for full-time day shifts* Who we are ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists...

Dietary Aide

  • Columbia, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 12 days ago

DIETARY AIDE GENERAL SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus....

Lead Dietary Aide

  • Easton, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 15 days ago

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

PT Environmental & Dietary Aide

  • Ocean Pines, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Ocean Pines, MD
  • 22 days ago

In your role as part-time Environmental & Dietary Aide at the Macky & Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines, you will: Work 24-30 hours/week with alternating weekends, and: Provide consistent, high quality...

Nutrition Technician - Baltimore City Health Department

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to develop and conduct basic nutrition education and promotion programs. Ability to prepare nutrition educational and promotional materials....

Dietary Aide-Union-Lev

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

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....

Dietary Aide

  • Berlin, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Berlin, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities: Serves high-quality, nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages to our residents in consideration of dietary preferences and restrictions Prepares dining areas, providing a clean...

Demographic Data for Maryland

Moving to Maryland? Find some basic demographic data about Maryland below.


Local
National
6,176,902
140,318

Dietary Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireNutrition curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Certificate In Dietary Supplements
Updated: Nov. 21-Nutrition Career Guide- A 50 Page e-book that may help you with your Nutrition Career. Updated: Nov. 19-Added a Starter Pack- 30+ Minutes-Added another Accreditation Authority:...
Diploma in Nurse Aide & Home Aide Worker Studies
Become a certified Nurse aide and home aide worker with this multiple module training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate, skilled...
Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide & Nurse Aide (3 in 1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
9.8%
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 Maryland
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%