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.

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Dietary Aide

  • Oakland, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Role: Dietary Aide Rate: $ 15 per hour Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....

FT Cook/Dietary Aide

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago

As a Full-Time Cook/ Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for preparing safe, high quality food according to menus and recipes provided....

Dietary Aide

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 3 days ago

Distributes nutrition education information as needed following established guidelines. Ensures accuracy of food served to patients when checking trayline....

Dietary Aide

  • Sykesville, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD
  • 4 days ago

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

Dietetic Assistant I, PT Evening Shift, Nutrition Services

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 days ago

White Oak Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced...

Dietetic Assistant III, PT Evening Shift, Nutrition Services

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 days ago

Receives supplies and food items to ensure adequate supplies to meet mandated nutritional requirements....

Dietary Aide/Porter

  • Landover, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Landover, MD
  • 6 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....

Dietary Aide

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 7 days ago

Our Dietary Aides work to prep food for patients, maintain and clean dining rooms and deliver food to patients....

Dietary Aide

  • Cumberland, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • 8 days ago

The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day - our patients and long term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience - be...

Lead Dietary Aide

  • Easton, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 11 days ago

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

Dietetic Technician

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 days ago

** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS** Are you a Registered Dietitian looking for a defined career path? Johns Hopkins Hospital has the career path designed for you! What Awaits You?...

Dietary Aide

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 13 days ago

Discover your Purpose! Seaton Hagerstown, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment. We...

Diet Aide

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!...

Dietary Aide-Union - SHB

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 19 days ago

Summary JOB 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...

Restaurant Server or Dietary Aide

  • Frederick, MD
  • 23 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 23 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...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Maryland

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
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 Maryland
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%