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 $15.85 per hour to start!

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 hours ago

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

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Food Service Floater (Dietary Aide)

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Escanaba, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Escanaba, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits,...

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Dietary Aide(Full and Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Services Group Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide/Cook

  • Manpower
  • Chesterfield, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesterfield, MI
  • 1 day ago

Our client, in Chesterfield, MI is seeking Dietary Aides/Cook to join their team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be part of the Culinary Team....

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Dietary Aide(Full and Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a Dietary Aide position....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • Ciena Healthcare Management
  • Hudsonville, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudsonville, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

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Dietary Aide

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Riverview, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverview, MI
  • 2 days ago

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

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Dietary Aide - PT (Heartwood Lodge)

  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Spring Lake, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring Lake, MI
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Heartwood Lodge in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Server/Dietary Aide to join our team....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

  • RestHaven
  • Holland, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Aide (Part-Time) At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession - it's a calling....

In Person Part Time

Dietary Aide

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Portage, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 5 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....

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Food Service Aide/Dietary Aide-PRN

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 5 days ago

Overview Position: Food Service Aide/ Dietary Aide Location: Mount Clemens, MI Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Compensation:$18.00 per hour This Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to...

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Dietary Aide

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Pinckney, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Pinckney, MI
  • 6 days ago

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

In Person

Server / Dietary Aide

  • Priority Life Care
  • Holland, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 6 days ago

SERVER / DIETARY AIDE: This position is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents....

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Dietary Aide - $17.80 per hour

  • NexCare WellBridge Senior Living
  • Novi, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person

Health Technician (Dietetic)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

diets, combinations of diet modifications and knowledge of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Dietetics software and required functions....

In Person

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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
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Michigan
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%