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

  • Sandwich, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sandwich, MA
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring a full-time Dining Services Assistants to join our dynamic care team at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich! No experience is necessary. On-the-job training...

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

  • Melrose, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melrose, MA
  • 9 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...

Diet Aide/Prep Cook

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

The Dietary Aide/Prep Cook provides assistance in all dietary functionsas directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietarypolicies and procedures....

Diet Aide

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 4 days ago

Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis Service food in accordance with established portion control procedures Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties Clean work tables,...

Dietary Aide

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago

Live the Mission Join Our Team: Dietary Aide/Kitchen Technician Wanted! ?? Are you passionate about food and nutrition???...

Dietary Aide - Full Time

  • Pembroke, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA
  • 5 days ago

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

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
  • 6 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 6 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, 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

  • Newburyport, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Newburyport, MA
  • 10 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- Berkshire Medical Center, Dietary Services, Shift: Various, 20hrs

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 11 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Cleans dish room according to procedure. Cleans dish machine properly according to procedure. Places all clean dishes needed for the patient tray line in the plate heater,...

Diet Aide

  • Northampton, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 14 days ago

LEEDS Diet Aide The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietaryfunctions as directed/instructed and in accordance with establisheddietary policies and procedures....

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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%