Dietary Aide Jobs in Weymouth, 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

  • Lynnfield, MA (23 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (23 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 20 days ago

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

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Pembroke, MA (12 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA (12 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide / Server Opportunity - Pembroke Hospital is hiring a Full Time Dietary Aide to join our team!...

Diet Aide

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 4 days ago

Requisition Number: R-20201 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Patients Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Evening...

Dietary Aide

  • Kingston, MA (19 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingston, MA (19 miles from Weymouth, 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

  • Cambridge, MA (15 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (15 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 6 days ago

YES Licenses and Credentials Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred Experience Patient care experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good...

Dietary & Food Service Aide II

  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago

May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powdered nutritionals for high-risk adult patients....

Dietary & Food Service Aide I- PD

  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago

May prepare special nutritional products such as infant formulas, modular tube feedings, or powdered nutritionals for high-risk adult patients....

BWH Diet Aide PT

  • Brookline, MA (12 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (12 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Aide provides overall support to the Dietary Services department....

Nutrition Technician I

  • Belmont, MA (17 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (17 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 18 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...

Diet Technician

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 19 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...

Diet Aide 20 Hours Evening - Now Hiring

  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Prepares and delivers patient between-meal nourishments for Mount Auburn Hospital and necessary tube feedings. 6. Inventories par stock for specifically designated nursing units. 7....

Dietary Aide 40 Hours 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM - Now Hiring

  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 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....

Dietary Aide Per Diem - Now Hiring

  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (16 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 21 days ago

DIETARY AIDE Job Description: Passes menus to appropriate patients according to name and room number, and presents a positive image to customer. Portions food for tray line....

Diet Aide 20 Hours 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM

  • Cambridge, MA (15 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (15 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 24 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

I. GENERAL SUMMARY : Under general supervision, this position prepares, sets-up and delivers patient trays, carts nourishments and floor stock, ensuring accuracy, attractiveness, timeliness and...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Weymouth, MA

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Highest Education Level

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