Dietary Aide Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Hadley, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hadley, MA
  • 5 days ago

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....

Diet Tech

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 60+ 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....

Education Successful completion of an accredited college level therapeutic nutrition course preferred....

Dietary and Food Service Aide I (18 hours per week)

  • Melrose, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Melrose, MA
  • 2 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-Full Time

  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 16 hours ago

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors, nurses, business people and tech...

Diet Aide/ Cafe Service Assoc

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

Requisition Number: R-19388 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Dining Room Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Evening...

Dietary Aide-SEIU

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide assists in the preparation service and storage of food....

Dietary Aide

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 2 days ago

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

Dietary Aide Patients

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: R-19385 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Nutrition and Food Patients Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 16 Shift: Varied...

Diet Aide 20 Hours Evening

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Type: Regular 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...

Dietary Aide

  • Great Barrington, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Great Barrington, MA
  • 4 days ago

Fairview Hospital Dietary Aide in Great Barrington , Massachusetts Under the direct supervision of the Hospitality Services Manager/Foodservice Supervisor the Food Service Aide will perform various...

Diet Technician, Part-time

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Summary Responsible to assist the Registered Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to broad patient population....

Diet Technician/Nutrition Technician - 30hrs/week; Day

  • Winchester, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, MA
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: This position may be eligible for a $500 sign on bonus QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience Required: *Associate's Degree in Nutrition *50% successful completion towards a BS in Nutrition...

Diet Technician, Per Diem

  • Burlington, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 6 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....

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

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