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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Dietary & Food Service Aide I (40hrs/week)

  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Melrose, MA (18 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses,...

Diet Aide/Cafe Service Associate

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-19811 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA...

Dietary Aide - Full Time

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

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

Dietary Aide

  • Scituate, MA (10 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Scituate, MA (10 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Nutrition Technician - Feed Prep Center (32 Hours) Boston Children's Hospital

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

This Nutrition Technician will be responsible for: Assisting the Clinical Dietitian in providing the optimal nutritional care to patients, which can include formula preparation and food related tasks...

Diet Aide

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 7 days ago

Requisition Number: R-19737 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Patients Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 18 Shift: Evening...

Diet Technician, Per Diem

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 7 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- Per Diem

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

Job Type: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Rotating (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...

Dishwasher and Kitchen Sanitation, Dietary Aide

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

Position: Dishwasher & Kitchen Sanitation, Dietary Aide Department: Food and Nutritional Services Schedule: 40 Hours, Rotating POSITION SUMMARY: Cleans and maintains sanitary conditions in all Dietary...

Dietary Aide

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

Dietary Aide

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 15 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...

Oca Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • West Roxbury, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • West Roxbury, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 15 days ago

The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.)....

Oca Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • West Roxbury, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Roxbury, MA (11 miles from Weymouth, MA)
  • 17 days ago

The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.)....

Patient Food Service Worker- Full-Time Days

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

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business...

Nutrition Technician I

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

Receives verbal diet orders from the Nutrition Service Coordinator and assigns the correct diet codes that generates an individualized patient menu....

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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
29.9%
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 Weymouth, MA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%