Dietary Aide Jobs in Michigan

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

  • MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • MI
  • 3 hours 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....

Dietary Aide- 1st

  • Holland, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Aide 6:30am to 2:30pm, rotating weekends Resthaven offers you a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do. Learn on the job. Work in a state-of-the art facility....

Part Time Dietary Aide

  • Saint Johns, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Johns, MI
  • 2 days ago

As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Dietary Aide position....

Dietary Aide

  • Owosso, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Owosso, MI
  • 3 days ago

Must be able to understand Dietary procedures and the basic principles of food and nutrition in a health care environment....

Dietary Aide - 2nd shift- Part Time

  • Jenison, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Jenison, MI
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for dedicated and professional Dietary Aides that will put their personal touch on creating the best dining experience for our residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Okemos, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Okemos, MI
  • 3 days ago

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents....

Dietary Aide

  • Riverview, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverview, MI
  • 3 days ago

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

Dietary Aide

  • Warren, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 3 days ago

General Description: Prepares food items for Resident meals. Serves Resident meals. Try to create a restaurant setting for our Residents. Maintains sanitary conditions in the Dietary department....

Dietary Aide - Join our AWARD WINNING team!

  • Saint Louis, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MI
  • 4 days ago

** Our Dietary Aides strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority....

Dietary Aide - Join our EPIC Team!

  • Fenton, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Fenton, MI
  • 7 days ago

Our Dietary Aides strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority....

Dietary Aide - On Call/PRN

  • Grandville, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Grandville, MI
  • 7 days ago

We invite you to apply to work as Dietary Aide at Rose Garden in Grandville. This on call shifts would be from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm....

Dietary Aide - Part Time

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Dietary Aide Part-Time Metropolitan Health (a UHS Facility) A growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services...

Dietary Aide

  • South Haven, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • South Haven, MI
  • 9 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who are passionate and eager to grow alongside an outstanding team!...

Dietary Aide/Server

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 9 days ago

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing MI We currently have several vacancies for Dietary AideServers...

Dietary Aide

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 10 days ago

As a dietary aide, you will assist in food preparation and presentation to our residents-a great part of their day!...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in Michigan 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
9.8%
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 Michigan
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%