Dietary Aide Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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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Diet Tech

  • Pinehurst, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pinehurst, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Per Diem Positions Available The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....

Dietary Aide and Food Cook

  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 19 days ago

MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while...

Dietary Aide

  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Aide- Aging Well Adult Day -bilingual in Mandarin preferred * Wage $15-16 based on experience * Monday - Friday Schedule (7am-3:30pm) * Day Shift full time * No Weekends, No Evenings. * Dayforce...

Dietary Aide

  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 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....

Diet Technician (30hrs)

  • Winchester, MA (4 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Winchester, MA (4 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS : Education/Experience: Required: Associates Degree in Nutrition, 50% successful completion towards a BS in Nutrition, and/or 2 years clinical experience as a diet tech....

Per Diem - Nutrition Technician Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary / Department Summary: The Clinical Nutrition Department is seeking a Per-Diem Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to patients...

Diet Aide 20 Hours

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Per Diem - Nutrition Technician

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary / Department Summary: The Clinical Nutrition Department is seeking a Per-Diem Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to patients...

Nutrition Technician I

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 13 days ago

Yes Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred Experience Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations...

Diet Aide

  • Newton, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newton, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity LONG TERM CARE) SHORT TERM REHAB) SKILLED NURSING) SUB ACUTE CARE) Now Hiring - Dietary Aide - Newton, MA CareOne at Newton The Dietary Aide is responsible...

Dietary Aide Per Diem - Full-time

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago

Prepares and delivers patient between-meal nourishments for Mount Auburn Hospital and necessary tube feedings. Inventories par stock for specific designated nursing units....

Diet Technician, Full Time

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 18 days ago

No Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred Experience Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations...

Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide)

  • Bedford, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago

We are searching for a talented Patient Services Ambassador (Dietary Aide) *$300 new hire sign-on bonus for this position....

Technician Dietetic Research

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Nutrition Technician

  • Belmont, MA (2 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (2 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 24 days ago

No Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred Experience dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good communication...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Cambridge, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.8%
High School or GED
29.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
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 Cambridge, MA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%