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 - Join our EPIC Team!

  • Jackson, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 2 hours ago

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of tasks for residents, including tray line setup, checking trays for accuracy, serving food, washing pots/pans and dishes, cleaning the kitchen area, and stocking...

Evening Part Time Dietary Aide

  • Zeeland, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Zeeland, MI
  • 1 day ago

The Dietary Aide is responsible primarily for the distribution of food items to customers in a cafeteria or restaurant setting. Provide fast, efficient service to all customers....

Dietary Assistant

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

Overview Perform a variety of tasks related to food service department including the preparation, service and clean up of food service to residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities Collect...

Diet Aide I - Contingent - Variable shifts - Jackson, MI

  • Jackson, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: To perform clerical duties and related functions associated with delivery of food and nutrition services to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and clients...

Dietary Aide

  • Linden, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Linden, MI
  • 1 day ago

Description *Title: * Dietary Aide *Department:Location: * Symphony Care Network *Status: * Full or Part Time Symphony of Linden is a beautiful and proud skilled nursing and assisted living community...

Dietary Aide- 11am to 7pm

  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide Come join our team and meet our dining staff and the wonderful residents! Schedule: Full time, 11am to 7pm, rotating weekends!...

Dietary Aide- 4pm to 7pm

  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago

Dietary Aide Part time, 4pm to 7pm, rotating weekends! Come work at Resthaven!...

Dietary Aide - McLaren Careers

  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 3 days ago

DIETARY AIDE - PART TIME - VARIABLE Position Summary: Assists with food preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean kitchen area. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1....

Dietary Aide

  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 3 days ago

DIETARY AIDE - PART TIME - VARIABLE Position Summary: Assists with food preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean kitchen area....

Dietary Aide - Part Time 11:30am - 8:00pm

  • Charlotte, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, MI
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Must have a genuine interest in geriatrics and serving food for residents with high standards of quality....

Diet Tech

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 4 days ago

Patient nutrition software (CBORD) and/or healthcare food service experience is preferred....

Dietary Assistant II

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago

service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Nutrition...

Dietary Assistant I

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago

service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Nutrition...

Dietary Aide Part Time Rotate

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology...

Dietary Aide Part Time Rotating

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology...

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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
29.9%
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 Michigan
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%