Dietary Aide Jobs in Southbridge, 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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Dietary Aide - Per Diem

  • Life Care Center of Wilbraham
  • Wilbraham, MA (20 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA (20 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Auburn, MA (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Auburn, MA (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 14 days ago

We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals....

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Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 15 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 (FT Days)

  • American Addiction Centers
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 20 days ago

Operation of commercial dishwashing equipment is necessary to perform required duties....

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Dietary Aide - Hospital services (Temp)

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Mansfield Center, CT (19 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (19 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Job Summary Under general supervision of the director, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of kitchen food service and dish room duties as well as other related tasks to provide safe and effective food...

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Dietary Aide

  • Athena Health Care Systems
  • Webster, MA (10 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Webster, MA (10 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Jobs Webster, MA Dietary Aide Athena Health Care Systems Dietary Aide Webster, MA Apply Job Title: Dietary Aide Job Location: Webster Company Name: Lanessa Extended Care Shift: 3p-8p or 4p-8p....

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Dietary Aide

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 60+ days ago

The dietary aide is responsible for the preparation and distribution of food to patients, employees, and the outside community....

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Diet Aide, Per Diem- Nights, Weekends, Holidays

  • UMass Memorial Health
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 90+ days ago

The dietary aide is responsible for the preparation and distribution of food to patients, employees, and the outside community....

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Dietary Aide/Dishwasher - Fulltime 6A-2:30P With Every Other Weekend

  • Berkshire Healthcare
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed....

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Demographic Data for Southbridge, MA

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Southbridge, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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